3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Acton, MA
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Acton, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +27% higher than the citywide median of $2,424 and +45% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,660 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,690 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,690 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,760 |
| 5 | Spencer | $1,810 |
| 6 | Webster | $1,820 |
| 7 | Springfield | $1,840 |
| 8 | Fall River | $1,850 |
| 9 | Gardner | $1,920 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $2,050 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $2,090 |
| 12 | Attleboro | $2,170 |
| 13 | Boxboro | $2,270 |
| 14 | Lawrence | $2,285 |
| 15 | Haverhill | $2,287 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,070 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $4,810 |
| 3 | Brookline | $4,723 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $4,646 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,190 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,060 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,050 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,977 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,920 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,900 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,890 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,880 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,856 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,780 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,730 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Acton.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Acton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord, MA | 5.3 mi | $4,190 | +$1,110 (+36%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 10 mi | $2,980 | $-100 (-3%) |
| Bedford, MA | 10.9 mi | $3,890 | +$810 (+26%) |
| Framingham, MA | 12.6 mi | $3,160 | +$80 (+3%) |
| Billerica, MA | 12.6 mi | $3,145 | +$65 (+2%) |
| Lowell, MA | 13.6 mi | $2,475 | $-605 (-20%) |
| Lexington, MA | 14.1 mi | $5,070 | +$1,990 (+65%) |
| Natick, MA | 15.1 mi | $3,350 | +$270 (+9%) |
| Waltham, MA | 15.5 mi | $3,720 | +$640 (+21%) |
| Burlington, MA | 16.4 mi | $3,900 | +$820 (+27%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 16.4 mi | $4,810 | +$1,730 (+56%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 17 mi | $3,920 | +$840 (+27%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Acton — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Acton?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Acton, Massachusetts is $3,080 per month. This is +27% higher than the citywide median of $2,424.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Acton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $123,200 ($10,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $59.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Acton expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Acton's 3-bedroom median of $3,080 is +45% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Acton rank for 3-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 3-bedroom data, Acton ranks #29 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Acton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Chelmsford ($2,980), Lowell ($2,475).