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Rental Market Trends in Saugus, MA

What is the average rent in Saugus, MA?

$2,493/month

Average Rent

840 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Saugus, MA is $2,493 per month. This is 54% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Saugus one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Saugus, you can expect to pay about $2,333 per month for a studio, $2,493 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,130 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,655 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,333/month
571 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,493/month
840 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,130/month
1,145 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,655/month
1,419 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,743/month
1,550 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,681/month
882 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,740/month
2,711 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,840/month
1,573 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Saugus, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.7%, which averages out to $91 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Saugus, MA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saugus, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
86% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saugus?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Saugus and Oakland Vale" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saugus.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Saugus
$2,526/month
748 Sq Ft
Oakland Vale
$2,546/month
772 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saugus?

Based on current rent prices, Oakland Vale and Downtown Saugus" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saugus.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oakland Vale
$2,546/month
772 Sq Ft
Downtown Saugus
$2,526/month
748 Sq Ft

Which Saugus neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Saugus with the most apartments available are Oakland Vale and Downtown Saugus" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oakland Vale
$2,546/month
772 Sq Ft
Downtown Saugus
$2,526/month
748 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Saugus, MA?

Because the average rent in Saugus is $2,493, you’ll want to make about $8,310 per month or $99,720 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Saugus

Saugus, MA

Oakland Vale

Saugus, MA

Studio
$2,326/month
$2,382/month
One Bedroom
$2,577/month
$2,478/month
Two Bedroom
$3,260/month
$3,062/month
Three Bedroom
$4,254/month
$3,428/month
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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