Cheap Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA from $900 (17 Rentals)

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property at 7 Bayberry Rd

7 Bayberry Rd

ActonMA01720

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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

209 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
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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 424 Great Rd

424 Great Rd

ActonMA01720

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property at 209 Great Rd

209 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 9 Davis Rd

9 Davis Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 81 Liberty Square Rd

81 Liberty Square Rd, Unit 16B

81 Liberty Square Rd
BoxboroughMA01719
property at 3 Leonard Rd

3 Leonard Rd

BoxboroughMA01719

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property at 69 Spencer Rd

69 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 24 Spencer Rd

24 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719

Acton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Acton, MA

Pricing Updated: 12/07/2025

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$5,050$95026

Cheapest Available Acton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Acton, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Assabet Gardens in the Robbins Mill neighborhood priced from $1,725. Spring Hill Commons in the Robbins Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Acton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Assabet GardensOne Bed Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,725
Spring Hill Commons3441M110S1BR,1BA$1,799
121 Great Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,875
Acton Coach EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Bell WestfordDenver 2Studio,1BA$2,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA

As of December 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Acton area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2 bed 1.5 bath Model at Hawthorne Village in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Acton apartment is the 1711 Townhouse Model at Wedgewood Common Apartments starting at $3,000 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Elmwood 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.
Hawthorne Village2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.67
Wedgewood Common Apartments1711 Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.76
Paddock EstatesC13BR,2BA$3.08
Village Green at LittletonTwo Bedroom Juniper2BR,2BA$2.45
Assabet GardensTwo Bed Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.10
Pondside at Littleton2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Hemlock Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.51
Acton Coach EstatesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.60
Spring Hill Commons3441M110S1BR,1BA$3.00
121 Great Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.23

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Getting Around Acton, MA

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,725 at Assabet Gardens.

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 $2,099 at Spring Hill Commons.

What is the most affordable Acton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Acton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bell Westford and starts from $3,660.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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