Cheap Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA from $900 (19 Rentals)

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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
property at 187 Great Rd

187 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 226 Swanson Rd

226 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 23 Spencer Rd

23 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 196 Swanson Rd

196 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 300 Swanson Rd

300 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 52 Swanson Ct

52 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 773 Massachusetts Ave

773 Massachusetts Ave

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 85 B Broad St

85 B Broad St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 239 Ayer Rd

239 Ayer Rd

LittletonMA01460

Acton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Acton, MA

Pricing Updated: 10/23/2025

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$3,724$1,79966

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 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
Elizabeth Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,610
Spring Hill Commons3441M110S1BR,1BA$1,799
Assabet GardensOne Bed JrStudio,1BA$1,799
Iris Court Apartments1 Bedroom Model A1BR,1BA$1,850
121 Great Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA

As of October 23, 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
Nagog Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.95
Pondside at Littleton2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.40
Assabet GardensTwo Bed Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.15
Dover HeightsThe Boxborough2BR,1BA$2.80
Iris Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Hemlock Lane ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.75
Azalea Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.72
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

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 $1,610 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 $1,899 at Assabet Gardens.

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