Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
Saugus, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Saugus

$2,930/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saugus is $2,930 per month as of August 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $1,005 more per month.

$2.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saugus

7

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saugus rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Saugus, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Saugus, MA

Average rent prices in Saugus have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,985, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Saugus run $2,705 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,325.

Listings

Studio

$2,904

3%

20%

1 bedroom

$2,437

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,895

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,200

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,900

1%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,904

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,437

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

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$2,930
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saugus, MA is 22% higher than the median rent in Beverly, MA.

Discover rentals in Saugus, MA

311 Central St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Saugus apartment for rent in Saugus

APARTMENT - Saugus, MA

311 Central St #1, Saugus, MA 01906

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

21 Harlow St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cliftondale house for rent in Saugus

3 beds

2 baths

$3,850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

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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 $2,930 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saugus?

Average rent prices in Saugus have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Saugus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saugus is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,005 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Saugus?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Saugus are Downtown Saugus ($2,380/mo), Cliftondale ($2,795/mo), and Pleasant Hills ($2,870/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Saugus?

To comfortably afford rent in Saugus, you'd need to earn approximately $117,000/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).

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