Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Saugus Neighborhood of Saugus, MA from $1,800 (16 Rentals)
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Atwood

The Residences at Stevens Pond

861 Broadway

18 Emory St

333 Central St

The Chase at Overlook Ridge
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Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge

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Downtown Saugus, Saugus, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Saugus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Saugus Studio Apartments | $2,488 | $1,973 | $6,798 |
Downtown Saugus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,797 | $1,800 | $5,730 |
Downtown Saugus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,550 | $2,200 | $7,659 |
Downtown Saugus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,588 | $3,764 | $5,620 |
Downtown Saugus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Downtown Saugus, MA
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Downtown Saugus, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Downtown Saugus Apartments for rent:
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Cheapest Available Downtown Saugus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Saugus area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Chase at Overlook Ridge priced from $1,973. Atwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,305. Here are the most affordable Downtown Saugus 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 | Studio,1BA | $1,973 |
Atwood | Studio-S3 | Studio,1BA | $2,305 |
Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,399 |
Essex Landing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
The Residences at Stevens Pond | The Appleton | 1BR,1BA | $2,449 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saugus, MA
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Saugus area is the $0.22 price per square foot 16 Hanson Rd Model at 16 Hanson Rd, Unit #1 in the in the East Saugus neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Saugus apartment is the 15 Winter St Model at 15 Winter St, Unit #2 starting at $4,000 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the East Saugus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Saugus apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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16 Hanson Rd, Unit #1 | 16 Hanson Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
15 Winter St, Unit #2 | 15 Winter St | 4BR,1BA | $2.67 |
The Exchange Street Apartments | Mountain | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
862 Broadway, Unit #863-209 | 862 Broadway | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
The Fairmount North Shore | 2D | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
Essex Landing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
30 Collins Ave, Unit #000 | 30 Collins Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
The Residences at Stevens Pond | The Appleton | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
333 Central St, Unit #1F | 333 Central St | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Saugus, Saugus, MA
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in Saugus, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Saugus Neighborhood in Saugus, MA
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Saugus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Saugus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Saugus is under $2,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Saugus?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Saugus is The Chase at Overlook Ridge which is listed at $2,152, while the average apartment in Downtown Saugus costs $4,482.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Saugus?
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 463 regular apartments in Downtown Saugus 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 Downtown Saugus?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Saugus have an average cost of $277 which is $4,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Saugus.
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