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property at 384 Great Rd

384 Great Rd

ActonMA01720

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121 Great Rd
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121 Great Rd

121 Great RdActon, MA 01720
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12 Wampus Ave

ActonMA01720

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Acton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Acton, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2025

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$4,043$1,57631

Cheapest Available Acton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Acton, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Elizabeth Brook Apartments in the Arbor Glen neighborhood priced from $1,610. Spring Hill Commons in the Robbins Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Acton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elizabeth Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,610
Spring Hill Commons3441M010AStudio,1BA$1,675
Azalea Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,675
Iris Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Assabet GardensOne Bed JrStudio,1BA$1,799
Warner WoodsStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
Avalon ActonAF3-6931BR,1BA$2,515
Halstead Maynard Crossing1 Bed/1 Bath-A1B1BR,1BA$2,755
Wedgewood Common Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,800
Bell WestfordDenver 1Studio,1BA$2,820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Acton area is the $1.79 price per square foot Douglas Duplex Model at Warner Woods in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Acton apartment is the Three Bedroom Sage Model at Village Green at Littleton starting at $3,584 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Robbins Mill 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.
Warner WoodsDouglas Duplex1BR,2BA$1.79
Village Green at LittletonThree Bedroom Sage3BR,2BA$2.77
The Prescott at ConcordConcord Loft2BR,2BA$3.06
Wedgewood Common Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$2.33
25 Great Rd, Unit 2525 Great Rd2BR,2.5BA$2.71
Paddock EstatesB12BR,2BA$2.69
Hemlock Lane ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.75
Assabet GardensOne Bed JrStudio ,1BA$2.81
Azalea Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.79
Elizabeth Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$2.87

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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

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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 Spring Hill Commons listed at $1,675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Acton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Acton Apartment is $1,610 at Elizabeth Brook 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 $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 Wedgewood Common Apartments and starts from $3,200.

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