Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Acton, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Acton
$2,890/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Acton is $2,890 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $990 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Acton
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Acton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Acton, MA
Average rent prices in Acton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $3,058, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Acton run $2,793 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,625 | No Change | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $2,815 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,968 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 |  8% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | No Change | 7% |
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 | $3,058 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,625
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,815
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,968
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last year
7%
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
$3,058
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
8%
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
52%higher than the national median
30%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Acton, MA is 17% higher than the median rent in Bolton, MA.
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7%Discover rentals in Acton, MA
5d+ ago
301 Great Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$2,275
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Acton
424 Great Rd #5, Acton, MA 01720
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Acton
187 Great Rd, Acton, MA 01720
2 beds
1 bath
$2,199
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Acton
14 Wampus Ave #21, Acton, MA 01720
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1000 Avalon Dr #1430A, Acton, MA 01720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,455–$6,310
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1000 Avalon Dr, Acton, MA 01720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,205–$4,835
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Acton
97 Great Rd #5, Acton, MA 01720
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Acton
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
10h ago
Verified
1000 Avalon Dr, Acton, MA 01720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,205–$4,835
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1000 Avalon Dr #1430A, Acton, MA 01720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,455–$6,310
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Acton
424 Great Rd #5, Acton, MA 01720
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
301 Great Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$2,275
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1000 Avalon Dr #1430A, Acton, MA 01720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,455–$6,310
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1000 Avalon Dr, Acton, MA 01720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,205–$4,835
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Acton
51 Hosmer St, Acton, MA 01720
3 beds
2 baths
$3,990
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Acton
187 Great Rd, Acton, MA 01720
2 beds
1 bath
$2,199
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
10h ago
Verified
1000 Avalon Dr, Acton, MA 01720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,205–$4,835
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1000 Avalon Dr #1430A, Acton, MA 01720
2 beds
2 baths
$4,240
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Acton
51 Hosmer St, Acton, MA 01720
3 beds
2 baths
$3,990
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Acton
187 Great Rd, Acton, MA 01720
2 beds
1 bath
$2,199
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
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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 $2,890 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Acton?
Average rent prices in Acton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Acton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Acton is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $990 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 $116,000/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).