Last updated on July 12, 2026

Average rent in
Acton, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Acton

$3,055/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Acton is $3,055 per month as of July 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,105 more per month.

$2.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Acton

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Acton rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 remained the same 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 $2,980, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Acton run $2,558 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,575

No Change

71%

1 bedroom

$2,545

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,950

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$3,200

2%

16%

4 bedroom

$4,400

30%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,575

Last year

71%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,545

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

1%

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

Median rent price$3,055
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Acton, MA is 22% higher than the median rent in Bolton, MA.

Discover rentals in Acton, MA

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Assabet Gardens

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

505 Tumbling Hawk #505 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Acton

CONDOS - Acton, MA

505 Tumbling Hawk #505, Acton, MA 01718

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

303 Central St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Acton

SINGLE_FAMILY - Acton, MA

303 Central St, Acton, MA 01720

4 beds

2 baths

$3,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

559 Great Elm Way #559 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Acton

CONDOS - Acton, MA

559 Great Elm Way #559, Acton, MA 01718

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,600

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 $3,055 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Acton?

Average rent prices in Acton have remained the same 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 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,105 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 $122,000/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).

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