Dover Heights
117 Central St,
Acton, MA 01720
1-2 Beds | $2,925 - $3,050
Rental Market Trends in Acton, MA
What is the average rent in Acton, MA?
$2,272/month
Average Rent
712 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Acton, MA is $2,272 per month. This is 40% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Acton one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Acton, you can expect to pay about $1,739 per month for a studio, $2,272 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,856 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,057 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Acton, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $65 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Acton, MA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
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$700 - $1,000/month
8%
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42%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
50%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Acton?
Based on current rent prices, Avalon Acton and Acton" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Acton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Acton?
Based on current rent prices, Acton and Avalon Acton" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Acton.
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Which Acton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Acton with the most apartments available are Acton and Avalon Acton" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Acton, MA?
Because the average rent in Acton is $2,272, you’ll want to make about $7,573 per month or $90,876 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Acton, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Acton, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,750/month
One Bedroom
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$2,269/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,878/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,065/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.