Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pleasant Hills Neighborhood of Saugus, MA from $1,500 (16 Rentals)
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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 | $2,501 | $1,800 | $6,556 |
Pleasant Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $1,500 | $5,521 |
Pleasant Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,580 | $2,700 | $8,382 |
Pleasant Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,469 | $2,650 | $5,769 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Warden Place priced from $1,950. The Chase at Overlook Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,973. 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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Warden Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
The Chase at Overlook Ridge | Design EB-E | Studio,1BA | $1,973 |
The Emery at Overlook Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,288 |
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 Pleasant Hills, MA
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Hills area is the $0.27 price per square foot 21 Essex St Model at 21 Essex St, Unit #6 in the in the East Saugus neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Pleasant Hills apartment is the 23 Essex St Model at 23 Essex St, Unit #4 starting at $1,500 with a $0.15 price per square foot in the East Saugus 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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21 Essex St, Unit #6 | 21 Essex St | 3BR,1BA | $0.27 |
23 Essex St, Unit #4 | 23 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.15 |
Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
479 Central St, Unit #2 | 479 Central St | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Essex Landing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
The Residences at Stevens Pond | The Appleton | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Warden Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
16 Denver St, Unit #0 | 16 Denver St | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
106 Vine St, Unit #1 | 106 Vine St | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
101 Vine St, Unit #1 | 101 Vine St | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
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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
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 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 $2,449.
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 $4,482.
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 10 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 $4,058 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pleasant Hills.
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