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Acton

·78th most expensive in Massachusetts·Rental market data updated monthly for Acton, MA
Median rent (all units)
$2,424/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.8%
vs US Median
+$459
Rising (Monthly)
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Acton · $2,424
More expensive than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
40% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,424/mo, rent takes about 40% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$97,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Acton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,010
1 BR
$2,140
2 BR
$2,550
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,390
Research median
$2,550/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,088/yr
At $2,424/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Acton is $2,424/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,010/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,550/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,080/mo.

At 40% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Acton ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Acton an affordable city for renters?

Acton is considered moderate for renters. At $2,424/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Acton slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Acton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,424/mo in Acton.

Is rent going up or down in Acton?

Rent in Acton has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Acton rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Acton is one of the more affordable cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #78 out of 107 tracked cities at $2,424/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Acton?

Boxboro is nearby and more affordable at $1,938/mo, which is $486 less than Acton.

How does Acton rent compare to the national average?

Acton's median rent of $2,424/mo is $459 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #78 out of 107 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,424/mo, rent takes ~40% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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