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

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Downtown Saugus, Saugus, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Chase at Overlook RidgeDesign EB-EStudio,1BA$1,973
AtwoodStudio-S3Studio,1BA$2,305
Essex Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400
The Residences at Stevens PondThe Appleton1BR,1BA$2,409
The Emery at Overlook RidgeS1Studio,1BA$2,442

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saugus, MA

As of March 29, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16 Hanson Rd, Unit #116 Hanson Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
15 Winter St, Unit #215 Winter St4BR,1BA$2.67
Quarrystone At Overlook RidgeB22BR,2BA$2.71
The Exchange Street ApartmentsMountain2BR,2BA$3.43
862 Broadway, Unit #863-209862 Broadway2BR,2BA$2.88
The Fairmount North Shore2D2BR,2BA$3.13
Essex Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.84
30 Collins Ave, Unit #00030 Collins Ave1BR,1BA$2.84
The Residences at Stevens PondThe Appleton1BR,1BA$2.95
333 Central St, Unit #1F333 Central St1BR,1BA$2.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Saugus, Saugus, MA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Saugus, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $2,500.

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 $2,101, while the average apartment in Downtown Saugus costs $4,455.

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 9 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 $302 which is $4,153 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Saugus.

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