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Rental Market Trends in Acton, MA

What is the average rent in Acton, MA?

$2,290/month

Average Rent

701 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Acton, MA is $2,290 per month. This is 40% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,824 per month for a studio, $2,290 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,903 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,963 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,824/month
654 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,290/month
701 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,903/month
1,073 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,963/month
1,488 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,900/month
635 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,480/month
1,617 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Acton, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $18 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Acton, MA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Acton, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
36% $1,501 - $2,000/month
64% Above $2,000/month

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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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Avalon Acton
$2,567/month
793 Sq Ft
Acton
$2,679/month
716 Sq Ft

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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Acton
$2,679/month
716 Sq Ft
Avalon Acton
$2,567/month
793 Sq Ft

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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Acton
$2,679/month
716 Sq Ft
Avalon Acton
$2,567/month
793 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Acton, MA?

Because the average rent in Acton is $2,290, you’ll want to make about $7,633 per month or $91,596 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.

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Apartment Averages

Avalon Acton

Acton, MA

Acton

Acton, MA

Studio
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$1,824/month
One Bedroom
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$2,290/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,935/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,993/month
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$2,350 - $4,275 Plus Fees

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$2,125 - $2,250 Total Monthly Price

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$2,180 - $4,885 Total Monthly Price

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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