
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 495 North Neighborhood of Acton, MA from $958 (121 Rentals)
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121 Great Rd

9 Davis Rd, Unit A4

Assabet Gardens

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49 Parker St, Unit A

Iris Court Apartments

428 Great Rd

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Dover Heights

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Avalon Acton

85 Hosmer St
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Nagog Gardens

14 Wampus Ave, Unit 21

5 Wampus Ave, Unit 4

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24 Orchard Ave

Lincoln Woods Apartments

14 Forest St

40 E Main St

33 Beech St

37 Central Ave

10 Pond St

35 Groton School Rd

100 Apsley St
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4 Church St

42 W Main St

75 Groton School Rd

3 Grove St

11 Elm St

65 Main St

18 Ayer Rd

773 Massachusetts Ave

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The Point at Waltham

100.5 Washington St
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104.5 Washington St

42 Swanson Ct, Unit 33A

6 Groton-Harvard Rd

48 Forest St

Lord Baron Apartments

108 E Main St

8 Exchange St

25 Ash St, Unit 03

99 Conant Rd

2 Sudbury Ct, Unit 5
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495 North, Acton, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 495 North?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 495 North Studio Apartments | $2,389 | $1,200 | $3,135 |
| 495 North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,738 | $1,277 | $10,000+ |
| 495 North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,280 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| 495 North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,260 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| 495 North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,849 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 121 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the 495 North Neighborhood of Acton, MA.
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Cheapest Available 495 North Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the 495 North area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term priced from $1,200. Parker Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable 495 North apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Parker Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Point at Waltham | S1 (Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,648 |
| 121 Great Rd | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Lord Baron Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,715 |
| Assabet Gardens | One Bed Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Spring Hill Commons | 3441M110S | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Littleton Lyne Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in 495 North, MA
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the 495 North area is the $2.08 price per square foot 54 Central St Model at 54 Central St in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value 495 North apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Wedgewood Common Apartments starting at $3,200 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Elmwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 495 North apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| Wedgewood Common Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
| 68 Adams St, Unit #2 | 68 Adams St | 3BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 36 Newton St, Unit 36 Newton street | 36 Newton St | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 26 Cushing St, Unit 26 | 26 Cushing St | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| 142 Page Rd, Unit 2FL | 142 Page Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 71 Cherry St, Unit 2 | 71 Cherry St | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Assabet Gardens | Two Bed Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 49 Parker St, Unit A | 49 Parker St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Retreat at Marlborough | One Bedroom One Bath (874 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap 495 North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in 495 North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in 495 North is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in 495 North?
The cheapest apartment in 495 North is Parker Street Apartments which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in 495 North costs $2,966.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 495 North?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in 495 North that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in 495 North?
Cheap apartments in 495 North have an average cost of $172 which is $2,794 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in 495 North.
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