Last updated on September 30, 2026

Average rent in
Saugus, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Saugus

$2,872/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saugus is $2,872 per month as of September 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $972 more per month.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saugus

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 2% 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 $2,857, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Saugus run $2,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

3%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,554

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$3,400

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,800

6%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,554

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

6%

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$2,872
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,497
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saugus, MA is 15% higher than the median rent in Beverly, MA.

Discover rentals in Saugus, MA

5 Myrtle St - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

Cliftondale apartment for rent in Saugus

5 Myrtle St, Saugus, MA 01906

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
60R Jasper St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Saugus apartment for rent in Saugus

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

$2,700

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
25 Jackson St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cliftondale apartment for rent in Saugus

3 beds

1 bath

$3,400

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

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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 $2,872 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saugus?

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

How does Saugus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saugus is 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $972 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Saugus?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Saugus are Cliftondale ($2,531/mo), Pleasant Hills ($2,837/mo), and Downtown Saugus ($2,855/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Saugus?

To comfortably afford rent in Saugus, you'd need to earn approximately $115,000/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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