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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Acton, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025

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$3,698$750375

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. Azalea Court Apartments in the Elmwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,610
Azalea Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,675
Assabet GardensOne Bed JrStudio,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Acton area is the $1.88 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Wedgewood Common Apartments in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Acton apartment is the Douglas Model at Warner Woods starting at $2,800 with a $2.00 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.
Wedgewood Common Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.88
Warner WoodsDouglas1BR,2BA$2.00
The Prescott at ConcordArlington3BR,2BA$3.04
Paddock EstatesB12BR,2BA$2.63
Pondside at Littleton1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.05
2 Town House Ln, Unit 62 Town House Ln2BR,1BA$2.80
Iris Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Spring Hill Commons3441M210S2BR,1BA$2.80
Assabet GardensOne Bed JrStudio ,1BA$2.81
Azalea Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Acton

What type of rentals are currently available in Acton?

There are currently 90 Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $15,229. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Acton ranging from $1,200 to $15,000.

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 $1,200 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,234.

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