Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pleasant Hills Neighborhood of Saugus, MA from $1,800 (16 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Pleasant Hills area of Saugus.

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Pleasant Hills, Saugus, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pleasant Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Pleasant Hills Studio Apartments | $2,518 | $1,800 | $6,774 |
Pleasant Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,881 | $2,100 | $5,646 |
Pleasant Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,667 | $2,697 | $7,703 |
Pleasant Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,802 | $3,529 | $6,397 |
Pleasant Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Pleasant Hills Neighborhood of Saugus, MA.
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Cheapest Available Pleasant Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pleasant Hills area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Chase at Overlook Ridge priced from $1,839. Warden Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Pleasant Hills apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge | Design EB-E | Studio,1BA | $1,839 |
Warden Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
The Shipwright | J1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | JR | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
The Emery at Overlook Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,261 |
Essex Landing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Hills, MA
As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Hills area is the $2.68 price per square foot B9 Model at Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge in the in the East Saugus neighborhood starting from $3,440. The second greatest value Pleasant Hills apartment is the Mountain Model at The Exchange Street Apartments starting at $3,725 with a $3.43 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pleasant Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge | B9 | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
The Exchange Street Apartments | Mountain | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
Essex Landing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
The Residences at Stevens Pond | The Appleton | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
Beach House Apartments | Style A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
160 Pleasant Street Apartments | Salem | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
Warden Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
16 Denver St, Unit #0 | 16 Denver St | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
The Emery at Overlook Ridge | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.27 |
The Shipwright | J1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | JR | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePleasant Hills, Saugus, MA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Pleasant Hills Neighborhood in Saugus, MA
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pleasant Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pleasant Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pleasant Hills is under $2,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pleasant Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Pleasant Hills is Warden Place which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Pleasant Hills costs $4,755.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pleasant Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Pleasant Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Pleasant Hills?
Cheap apartments in Pleasant Hills have an average cost of $424 which is $4,331 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pleasant Hills.
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