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

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Dover Heights
$2,375 - $2,475
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$2,375 - $2,475

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Dover Heights

117 Central StActon, MA 01720
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Avalon Acton
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$2,390 - $5,040
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$2,390 - $5,040

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$2,390 - $5,040
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Avalon Acton

1000 Avalon DrActon, MA 01720
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Spring Hill Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Hill Commons

411 Great RdActon, MA 01720
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property at 209 Great Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 20

209 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
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121 Great Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

121 Great Rd

121 Great RdActon, MA 01720
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Iris Court Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iris Court Apartments

2 Iris CtActon, MA 01720
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property at 388 Great Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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388 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 15 Davis Rd

$1,898

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$1,898

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$1,898

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Davis Rd

ActonMA01720

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Nagog Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nagog Gardens

488 Great RdActon, MA 01720
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property at 384 Great Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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384 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
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Acton Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Acton Townhomes

282 Great RdActon, MA 01720
property at 201 W Acton Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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201 W Acton Rd

StowMA01775
property at 2 Sudbury Ct

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

2 Sudbury Ct

MaynardMA01754
property at 49 Main St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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49 Main St

MaynardMA01754

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Warner Woods
$2,100 - $2,500
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$2,100 - $2,500

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$2,100 - $2,500
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Warner Woods

223-247 Laws Brook RdConcord, MA 01742
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17 Warren St, Unit 17 Warren
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

17 Warren St, Unit 17 Warren

17 Warren StMaynard, MA 01754
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Paddock Estates
$2,430 - $4,431
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$2,430 - $4,431

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$2,430 - $4,431
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Paddock Estates

1 Paddock LnBoxborough, MA 01719
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Bell Westford
$2,480 - $10,305
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$2,480 - $10,305

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$2,480 - $10,305
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Bell Westford

1 Tech Valley DrWestford, MA 01886
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property at 310 Codman Hill Rd

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 Codman Hill Rd

BoxboroughMA01719

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property at 17 Atherton St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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17 Atherton St

AyerMA01432
property at 189 Littleton Rd

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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189 Littleton Rd

ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 12 Saran Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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12 Saran Ave

BedfordMA01730
property at 181 Boston Post Rd E

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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181 Boston Post Rd E

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 2D Markham Cir

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 14

2D Markham Cir

AyerMA01432
property at 23 Fox Run

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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23 Fox Run

WestfordMA01886
property at 55 Littleton Rd

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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55 Littleton Rd

AyerMA01432

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property at 142 Parker St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

142 Parker St

MaynardMA01754

Acton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Acton, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/23/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Carlisle$3,598$1,67250

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parker Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Assabet GardensOne Bed Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,725
Azalea Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Spring Hill Commons3441M110S1BR,1BA$1,799
Warner WoodsAudubon StudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Hemlock Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,200
Pondside at Littleton1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,395
Village Green at LittletonOne Bedroom Basil1BR,1BA$2,446
Rivage at ActonA1AH1BR,1BA$2,475
Bell WestfordDenver 2Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wedgewood Common Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.88
Paddock EstatesB12BR,2BA$2.63
Halstead Maynard Crossing2 Bed/2 Bath-B2A2BR,2BA$3.07
Assabet GardensTwo Bed Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.10
Hemlock Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.51
Pondside at Littleton1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.85
Village Green at LittletonOne Bedroom Basil1BR,1BA$3.03
Spring Hill Commons3441M110S1BR,1BA$3.00
Azalea Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.99
Parker Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,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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