2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Acton, MA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Acton, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +5% higher than the citywide median of $2,424 and +54% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Acton
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Acton
Compare Acton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,380 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,390 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,390 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,440 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,470 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,500 |
| 7 | Webster | $1,500 |
| 8 | Springfield | $1,510 |
| 9 | Fall River | $1,530 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,570 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $1,630 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,740 |
| 13 | Attleboro | $1,800 |
| 14 | Clinton | $1,820 |
| 15 | Worcester | $1,878 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $4,210 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,990 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,923 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,858 |
| 5 | Concord | $3,480 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $3,370 |
| 7 | Westford | $3,360 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,303 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,250 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,240 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,230 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,220 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,200 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,140 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,100 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Acton.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Acton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord, MA | 5.3 mi | $3,480 | +$930 (+36%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 10 mi | $2,475 | $-75 (-3%) |
| Bedford, MA | 10.9 mi | $3,230 | +$680 (+27%) |
| Framingham, MA | 12.6 mi | $2,620 | +$70 (+3%) |
| Billerica, MA | 12.6 mi | $2,610 | +$60 (+2%) |
| Lowell, MA | 13.6 mi | $2,055 | $-495 (-19%) |
| Lexington, MA | 14.1 mi | $4,210 | +$1,660 (+65%) |
| Natick, MA | 15.1 mi | $2,780 | +$230 (+9%) |
| Waltham, MA | 15.5 mi | $3,087 | +$537 (+21%) |
| Burlington, MA | 16.4 mi | $3,240 | +$690 (+27%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 16.4 mi | $3,990 | +$1,440 (+56%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 17 mi | $3,250 | +$700 (+27%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Acton — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Acton?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Acton, Massachusetts is $2,550 per month. This is +5% higher than the citywide median of $2,424.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Acton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $102,000 ($8,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $49.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Acton expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Acton's 2-bedroom median of $2,550 is +54% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Acton rank for 2-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 2-bedroom data, Acton ranks #31 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Acton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Chelmsford ($2,475), Lowell ($2,055).