Cheap Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA from $1,200 (23 Rentals)

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Acton, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

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$4,163$1,79927

Cheapest Available Acton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Acton, MA is a Studio unit found at Spring Hill Commons in the Robbins Mill neighborhood priced from $1,675. Assabet Gardens in the Robbins Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Acton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring Hill Commons3441M010AStudio,1BA$1,675
Assabet GardensOne Bed JrStudio,1BA$1,799
121 Great Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,875
Iris Court Apartments1 Bedroom Model A1BR,1BA$1,975
Warner WoodsDouglas1BR,2BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Acton area is the $1.79 price per square foot Douglas Model at Warner Woods in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Acton apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Wedgewood Common Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $2.33 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.
Warner WoodsDouglas1BR,2BA$1.79
Wedgewood Common Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$2.33
25 Great Rd, Unit 2525 Great Rd2BR,2.5BA$2.79
Paddock EstatesB12BR,2BA$1.71
Halstead Maynard Crossing2 Bed/2 Bath-B2A2BR,2BA$3.25
Pondside at Littleton2 Bed - 1 Bath Extra Vanity2BR,1.5BA$3.20
124 Parker St, Unit A124 Parker St2BR,1BA$2.82
Iris Court Apartments1 Bedroom Model A1BR,1BA$2.82
Assabet GardensOne Bed JrStudio ,1BA$2.81
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

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 $1,850 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 $2,007 at Paddock Estates.

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