
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA from $900 (41 Rentals)
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Assabet Gardens

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Rivage at Acton

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Dover Heights

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Avalon Acton

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197 Arlington St, Unit 197 Arlington St.

Old High School Commons
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Spring Hill Commons

Spring Hill Commons

209 Great Rd

121 Great Rd

Iris Court Apartments

388 Great Rd

15 Davis Rd

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Acton Coach Estates

Nagog Gardens

384 Great Rd

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201 W Acton Rd

2 Sudbury Ct

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6 West St, Unit Excellent location

49 Main St
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Warner Woods

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Hemlock Lane Apartments

Pondside at Littleton

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17 Warren St, Unit 17 Warren

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Paddock Estates

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Village Green at Littleton

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Bell Westford

310 Codman Hill Rd
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17 Atherton St

189 Littleton Rd

12 Saran Ave

181 Boston Post Rd E

2D Markham Cir

23 Fox Run

55 Littleton Rd
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142 Parker St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Acton?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Acton Studio Apartments | $2,425 | $2,100 | $2,800 |
| Cheap Acton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,681 | $1,500 | $8,355 |
| Cheap Acton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,144 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Acton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,353 | $3,607 | $6,070 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Acton, MA
Pricing Updated: 07/23/2026Current apartment rentals in the Acton, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Acton Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | $3,598 | $1,672 | 50 |
Cheapest Available Acton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Acton, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parker Street Apartments in the Acton neighborhood priced from $1,500. Assabet Gardens in the Acton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Acton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Assabet Gardens | One Bed Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Azalea Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Spring Hill Commons | 3441M110S | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Warner Woods | Audubon Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Hemlock Lane Apartments | One Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Pondside at Littleton | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Village Green at Littleton | One Bedroom Basil | 1BR,1BA | $2,446 |
| Rivage at Acton | A1AH | 1BR,1BA | $2,475 |
| Bell Westford | Denver 2 | Studio,1BA | $2,510 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Acton area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Wedgewood Common Apartments in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Acton apartment is the B1 Model at Paddock Estates starting at $3,097 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Boxborough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Acton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgewood Common Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
| Paddock Estates | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Halstead Maynard Crossing | 2 Bed/2 Bath-B2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
| Assabet Gardens | Two Bed Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Hemlock Lane Apartments | One Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Pondside at Littleton | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Village Green at Littleton | One Bedroom Basil | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Spring Hill Commons | 3441M110S | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Azalea Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Parker Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Acton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Acton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Acton Apartment is $1,500 at Parker Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Acton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Acton is starting from $1,700 at Parker Street Apartments.
What is the most affordable Acton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Acton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rivage at Acton and starts from $4,100.
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