Last updated on May 17, 2026

Average rent in
Saugus, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Saugus

$2,820/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saugus is $2,820 per month as of May 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $871 more per month.

$2.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saugus

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,800, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Saugus run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,095.

Listings

Studio

$2,349

4%

17%

1 bedroom

$2,595

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$3,095

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,500

7%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,895

1%

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Studio

Average rent

$2,349

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,895

Last 30 days

1%

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$2,820
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saugus, MA is 8% higher than the median rent in Beverly, MA.

Discover rentals in Saugus, MA

98 Winter St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

72 Bristow St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cliftondale house for rent in Saugus

SINGLE_FAMILY - Saugus, MA

72 Bristow St, Saugus, MA 01906

3 beds

1.5 baths

$4,500

$3,500

Price drop

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

House for rent

21 Harlow St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cliftondale house for rent in Saugus

3 beds

2 baths

$3,600

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 $2,820 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saugus?

Average rent prices in Saugus have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Saugus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saugus is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $871 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Saugus?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Saugus are Downtown Saugus ($2,620/mo), Cliftondale ($2,695/mo), and Lynnhurst ($2,700/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Saugus?

To comfortably afford rent in Saugus, you'd need to earn approximately $113,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Saugus?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Saugus, MA is $2,682, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $3,253.

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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