Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Saugus, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Saugus

$2,855/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saugus is $2,855 per month as of November 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $955 more per month.

$2.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saugus

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saugus rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Saugus, MA

Average rent prices in Saugus have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Saugus, MA

Rent prices in Saugus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Saugus is $2,855, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Saugus run $2,705 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,075.

Listings

Studio

$2,345

No Change

14%

1 bedroom

$2,695

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,870

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$3,951

1%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,345

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,870

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,951

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

Oakland Vale

Average rent

$2,865

Cliftondale

Average rent

$2,500

Downtown Saugus

Average rent

$2,210

Pleasant Hills

Average rent

$2,442

Lynnhurst

Average rent

$2,845

North Saugus

Average rent

$2,860

Apartments

Average rent

$2,855

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

Condos

Average rent

$1,862

Houses

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Saugus, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Saugus, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Saugus and Beverly by all bedroom counts and property types.

Saugus

Median rent price$2,855
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saugus, MA is 24% higher than the median rent in Beverly, MA.

Discover rentals in Saugus, MA

5 Myrtle St #U3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cliftondale apartment for rent in Saugus

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5 Myrtle St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cliftondale apartment for rent in Saugus

5 Myrtle St, Saugus, MA 01906

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Birch St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cliftondale apartment for rent in Saugus

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
18 Austin Ct #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pleasant Hills condo for rent in Saugus

Welcome to 18 Austin Court, Unit E, Saugus!

18 Austin Ct #E, Saugus, MA 01906

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
861 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

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861 Broadway

861 Broadway #1613A, Saugus, MA 01906

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,895–$4,470

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
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Avalon Saugus

861 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$3,490

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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728 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Saugus apartment for rent in Saugus

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
75 Vine St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Downtown Saugus apartment for rent in Saugus

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Avalon Saugus

861 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$3,490

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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861 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

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861 Broadway

861 Broadway #1613A, Saugus, MA 01906

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,895–$4,470

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
6 Lenox Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Lynnhurst house for rent in Saugus

6 Lenox Avenue, Saugus, MA 01906 - 1

6 Lenox Ave #1, Saugus, MA 01906

3 beds

2 baths

$4,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6 Lenox Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Lynnhurst house for rent in Saugus

3 beds

2 baths

$4,146

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
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11h ago

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Avalon Saugus

861 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$3,490

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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861 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

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861 Broadway

861 Broadway #1613A, Saugus, MA 01906

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,895–$4,470

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
5 Myrtle St #U3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cliftondale apartment for rent in Saugus

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5 Myrtle St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cliftondale apartment for rent in Saugus

5 Myrtle St, Saugus, MA 01906

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Avalon Saugus - Photo 1 of 1
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11h ago

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Avalon Saugus

861 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$3,490

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Mt Vernon St & Linwood St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cliftondale apartment for rent in Saugus

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Saugus, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Saugus rental market.

How much is rent in Saugus?

The average rent in Saugus is $2,855 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saugus?

Average rent prices in Saugus have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Saugus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saugus is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Saugus?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Saugus are Downtown Saugus ($2,210/mo), Pleasant Hills ($2,442/mo), and Cliftondale ($2,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Saugus?

To comfortably afford rent in Saugus, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).