Cheap Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA from $900 (38 Rentals)

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property at 1 Drummer Rd

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 136R Main St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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136R Main St

ActonMA01720
property at 17 Davis Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

17 Davis Rd, Unit C9, Unit C9

17 Davis Rd
ActonMA01720
property at 388 Great Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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388 Great Rd, Unit A2, Unit A2

388 Great Rd
ActonMA01720

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Avalon Acton
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$2,115 - $4,885
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$2,115 - $4,885

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$2,115 - $4,885
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Avalon Acton

1000 Avalon DrActon, MA 01720
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Dover Heights
$2,125 - $2,250
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$2,125 - $2,250

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Dover Heights

117 Central StActon, 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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Iris Court Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iris Court Apartments

2 Iris CtActon, MA 01720
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121 Great Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

121 Great Rd

121 Great RdActon, MA 01720
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property at 17 Davis Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 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 50 Spruce St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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50 Spruce St

ActonMA01720
property at 773 Massachusetts Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 30

773 Massachusetts Ave, Unit B5, Unit B5

773 Massachusetts Ave
BoxboroughMA01719
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Bell Westford
$2,210 - $10,074
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$2,210 - $10,074

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$2,210 - $10,074
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Bell Westford

1 Tech Valley DrWestford, MA 01886
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property at 4 Sterling Ln

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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4 Sterling Ln

WestfordMA01886
property at 226 Swanson Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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226 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 11 Leonard Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Leonard Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 276 Codman Hill Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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276 Codman Hill Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 24 Spencer Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 53 Swanson Ct

$1,900 - $2,000

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$1,900

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$1,900

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53 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 188 Swanson Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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188 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719

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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 7 Central St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7 Central St

HudsonMA01749

Acton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Acton, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026

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$3,689$1,67239

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 Elmwood neighborhood priced from $1,500. Assabet Gardens in the Robbins Mill 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
Spring Hill Commons3441M110S1BR,1BA$1,799
121 Great Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,095
Dover HeightsThe Concord1BR,1BA$2,125
Azalea Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,175
Village Green at LittletonOne Bedroom Basil1BR,1BA$2,185
Hemlock Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,200
Bell WestfordDenver 1Studio,1BA$2,205
Rivage at ActonS1AStudio,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Acton area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Wedgewood Common Apartments in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Acton apartment is the The Muir Model at Warner Woods starting at $3,200 with a $2.70 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.
Wedgewood Common Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.88
Warner WoodsThe Muir2BR,2BA$2.70
Assabet GardensTwo Bed Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.10
Hemlock Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.51
Pondside at Littleton1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.92
Village Green at LittletonOne Bedroom Basil1BR,1BA$2.71
Azalea Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.72
121 Great Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.62
Spring Hill Commons3441M110S1BR,1BA$3.00
Parker Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Acton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Acton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Acton is at Bell Westford listed at $2,205.

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 The Prescott at Concord and starts from $3,447.

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