Cheap Homes for Rent in Saugus, MA from $1,485 (42 Rentals)

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property at 104 W Emerson St
$1,485

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Base Rent$1,485

Total Monthly Price$1,485
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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104 W Emerson St, Unit 5a

104 W Emerson St
MelroseMA02176
property at 116-124A Central Ave
$1,760

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Base Rent$1,760

Total Monthly Price$1,760
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property at 81 Franklin St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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81 Franklin St

LynnMA01902
property at 37 Cecilian Ave
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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37 Cecilian Ave, Unit 1st floor

37 Cecilian Ave
RevereMA02151
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property at 6 Needhams Lndg Rd
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 10
property at 623 Beach St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

623 Beach St

RevereMA02151
property at 333 Central St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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333 Central St

SaugusMA01906
property at 191 N Common St
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

191 N Common St

LynnMA01905
property at 37 1st St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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37 1st St

MaldenMA02148
property at 167 N Common St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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167 N Common St

LynnMA01905

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property at 170 Broadway
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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170 Broadway

MaldenMA02148

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property at 10 Franklin Ave
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

10 Franklin Ave

RevereMA02151
property at 376 Ocean Ave
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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376 Ocean Ave

RevereMA02151
property at 2 Malden St
$2,399

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,399

Total Monthly Price$2,399
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2 Malden St, Unit #3

2 Malden St
RevereMA02151
property at 15 W Water St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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15 W Water St

WakefieldMA01880

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property at 394 Ocean Ave
$2,490 - $2,960

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Base Rent$2,490 - $2,960

Total Monthly Price$2,490 - $2,960
12 Month Lease Term
1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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Luxury

394 Ocean Ave

RevereMA02151
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property at 4 Wakefield Ave
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4 Wakefield Ave, Unit 4

4 Wakefield Ave
WakefieldMA01880
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Saugus, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saugus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Saugus, MA is a Studio unit found at Altitude Apartments in the East Saugus neighborhood priced from $1,688. 10 Yeamans St in the West Revere neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saugus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - UpgradeStudio,1BA$1,688
10 Yeamans St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,750
2 Granite1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
Shirley Ventures, LLCResidential StudiosStudio,1BA$1,850
Pratt Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,869
Myrtle Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
The Chase at Overlook RidgeDesign EA - WStudio,1BA$1,915
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950
31 Elmwood St31 Elmwood St - 31BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saugus, MA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saugus area is the $0.28 price per square foot 28 Yeamans St Model at 28 Yeamans St, Unit #2 in the in the West Revere neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Saugus apartment is the 730 Boston St Model at 730 Boston St, Unit 2 starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the East Saugus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saugus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
28 Yeamans St, Unit #228 Yeamans St2BR,2BA$0.28
730 Boston St, Unit 2730 Boston St3BR,1BA$0.27
9 Durso Ave, Unit 29 Durso Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
72 Arlington Ave, Unit S172 Arlington Ave3BR,1BA$2.25
108 Kimball Ave, Unit 2108 Kimball Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
34 S High St, Unit 34 S High St34 S High St2BR,1BA$2.15
55 Centennial Ave, Unit 2nd floor55 Centennial Ave3BR,1BA$2.23
15 Astor St, Unit APT315 Astor St3BR,1BA$2.15
65 Whiting St, Unit 2L65 Whiting St2BR,1BA$2.40
31 Elmwood St31 Elmwood St - 31BR,1BA$2.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saugus

What type of rentals are currently available in Saugus?

There are currently 531 Apartments for Rent in Saugus, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $22,079. There are also 117 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Saugus ranging from $1,485 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Saugus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Saugus ranges from $1,485 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,040.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Saugus?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Saugus range from $2,700 to $5,719, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,885 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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