Studio Apartment Rent in Saugus, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Saugus, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $2,996 and +55% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Saugus
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Saugus
Compare Saugus's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $970 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $970 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,000 |
| 4 | Gardner | $1,010 |
| 5 | New Bedford | $1,030 |
| 6 | Springfield | $1,055 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 8 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 9 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 10 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,300 |
| 15 | Amherst | $1,330 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,360 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,180 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,133 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,080 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,780 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,690 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,633 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,580 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,580 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,570 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,544 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,500 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,470 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,470 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,470 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Saugus.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Saugus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revere, MA | 3.6 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Lynn, MA | 4.1 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Malden, MA | 4.1 mi | $2,290 | +$290 (+14%) |
| Wakefield, MA | 4.3 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Lynnfield, MA | 4.8 mi | $2,410 | +$410 (+21%) |
| Everett, MA | 5.1 mi | $2,060 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Chelsea, MA | 5.1 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Peabody, MA | 5.5 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Winthrop, MA | 7.1 mi | $2,010 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Medford, MA | 7.2 mi | $2,470 | +$470 (+24%) |
| Swampscott, MA | 7.4 mi | $2,470 | +$470 (+24%) |
| Somerville, MA | 8.2 mi | $2,633 | +$633 (+32%) |
Studio rent in Saugus — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Saugus?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Saugus, Massachusetts is $2,000 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $2,996.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Saugus?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,000 ($6,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Saugus expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Saugus's studio median of $2,000 is +55% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Saugus rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Saugus ranks #54 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Saugus?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Saugus.