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property at 226 Swanson Rd

226 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 52 Swanson Ct

52 Swanson Ct

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

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property at 209 Great Rd

209 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 187 Great Rd

187 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
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

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property at 9 Davis Rd

9 Davis Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 24 Spencer Rd

24 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 420 Great Rd

420 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 520 Bankside Holw

520 Bankside Holw

ActonMA01718
property at 50 Spencer Rd

50 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719

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property at 10 Karen Cir

10 Karen Cir

BillericaMA01821

Acton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Acton, MA

Pricing Updated: 10/28/2025

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$1,79970

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. Iris Court Apartments in the 495 North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. 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
Iris Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Assabet GardensOne Bed JrStudio,1BA$1,799
Spring Hill Commons3441M110S1BR,1BA$1,799
121 Great Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA

As of October 28, 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
Assabet GardensTwo Bed Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.15
Pondside at Littleton2 Bed - 1 Bath Extra Vanity2BR,1.5BA$2.64
Dover HeightsThe Boxborough2BR,1BA$2.80
Village Green at LittletonOne Bedroom Basil1BR,1BA$2.90
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Acton

What type of rentals are currently available in Acton?

There are currently 87 Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $5,200. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Acton ranging from $1,500 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Acton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Acton ranges from $1,500 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,770.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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