Apartments for Rent in Acton, MA

Prices and availability in Acton, MA were last updated on 25 May 2026.

The best apartment in Acton, MA is: 246 Main Street, Unit 4.

The average rent in Acton, MA is $2,575.

In Acton, 25% of the residents are renting compared to 75% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 14% of Acton's rentals, 77% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 8% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Acton are about 33 years old, on average. Of these, 58% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Acton are around 2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 45% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 50% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.