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10-12-12 Forest St

196 Swanson Rd

8 Groton-Harvard Rd
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61 Spencer Rd

24 Spencer Rd
Acton, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Acton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Acton Studio Apartments | $3,255 | $1,595 | $6,069 |
Cheap Acton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,598 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Acton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,265 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Acton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,243 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Acton, MA
Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Carlisle | $4,163 | $1,799 | 27 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Spring Hill Commons | 3441M010A | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
Assabet Gardens | One Bed Jr | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
121 Great Rd | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Iris Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Model A | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Warner Woods | Douglas | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Warner Woods | Douglas | 1BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Wedgewood Common Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.33 |
25 Great Rd, Unit 25 | 25 Great Rd | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.79 |
Paddock Estates | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Halstead Maynard Crossing | 2 Bed/2 Bath-B2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.25 |
Pondside at Littleton | 2 Bed - 1 Bath Extra Vanity | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.20 |
124 Parker St, Unit A | 124 Parker St | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
Iris Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Model A | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
Assabet Gardens | One Bed Jr | Studio ,1BA | $2.81 |
121 Great Rd | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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Best Local Schools in Acton, MA
Paul P Gates Elementary School
Acton-Boxborough Regional High
Raymond J Grey Junior High
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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