Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Acton, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Acton
$3,005/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Acton is $3,005 per month as of May 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,055 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Acton
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Acton rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Acton, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Acton, MA
Average rent prices in Acton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Acton, MA
Rent prices in Acton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Acton is $2,952, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Acton run $2,590 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,045.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | No Change | 72% | |
1 bedroom | $2,424 | 1% |  9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,916 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | 9% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 7% | 15% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Acton, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,952 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,700 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last year
72%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,424
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,916
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Acton, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,952
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,700
The table above reflects average rent prices in Acton, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Acton, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Acton and Bolton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Acton
54%higher than the national median
35%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Acton, MA is 14% higher than the median rent in Bolton, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,637
36%$2,100
39%$3,950
17%$2,800
20%$1,995
22%$2,500
88%$2,510
3%$1,825
11%$1,895
15%$3,300
8%$3,520
14%$3,150
2%Discover rentals in Acton, MA
5d+ ago
301 Great Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$2,275
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Acton
50 Spruce St #50, Acton, MA 01720
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Acton
112 Waterside Clearing #112, Acton, MA 01718
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Acton
543 Old Stonebrook, Acton, MA 01720
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
1h ago
Verified
1000 Avalon Dr, Acton, MA 01720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,525–$5,030
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1000 Avalon Dr, Acton, MA 01720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,525–$5,030
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Acton
543 Old Stonebrook, Acton, MA 01720
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
301 Great Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$2,275
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1000 Avalon Dr, Acton, MA 01720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,525–$5,030
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Acton
543 Old Stonebrook, Acton, MA 01720
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Acton
246 Main St #4, Acton, MA 01720
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Acton
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 6
1h ago
Verified
1000 Avalon Dr, Acton, MA 01720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,525–$5,030
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Acton
543 Old Stonebrook, Acton, MA 01720
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Acton
112 Waterside Clearing #112, Acton, MA 01718
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Acton
70 River St #0, Acton, MA 01720
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Acton, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Acton rental market.
How much is rent in Acton?
The average rent in Acton is $3,005 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Acton?
Average rent prices in Acton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Acton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Acton is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,055 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Acton?
To comfortably afford rent in Acton, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).