4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Acton, MA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Acton, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +40% higher than the citywide median of $2,424 and +35% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,890 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,890 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,960 |
| 4 | New Bedford | $1,990 |
| 5 | Spencer | $2,000 |
| 6 | Webster | $2,000 |
| 7 | Springfield | $2,055 |
| 8 | Gardner | $2,190 |
| 9 | Pittsfield | $2,250 |
| 10 | Fall River | $2,290 |
| 11 | Fitchburg | $2,340 |
| 12 | Boxboro | $2,499 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $2,510 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $2,517 |
| 15 | Worcester | $2,524 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,580 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $5,290 |
| 3 | Brookline | $5,200 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $5,114 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,610 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,470 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,450 |
| 8 | Somerville | $4,380 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $4,310 |
| 10 | Burlington | $4,300 |
| 11 | Bedford | $4,280 |
| 12 | Belmont | $4,270 |
| 13 | Boston | $4,244 |
| 14 | Ashland | $4,160 |
| 15 | Winchester | $4,110 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Acton.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Acton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord, MA | 5.3 mi | $4,610 | +$1,220 (+36%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 10 mi | $3,280 | $-110 (-3%) |
| Bedford, MA | 10.9 mi | $4,280 | +$890 (+26%) |
| Framingham, MA | 12.6 mi | $3,480 | +$90 (+3%) |
| Billerica, MA | 12.6 mi | $3,460 | +$70 (+2%) |
| Lowell, MA | 13.6 mi | $2,723 | $-667 (-20%) |
| Lexington, MA | 14.1 mi | $5,580 | +$2,190 (+65%) |
| Natick, MA | 15.1 mi | $3,690 | +$300 (+9%) |
| Waltham, MA | 15.5 mi | $4,090 | +$700 (+21%) |
| Burlington, MA | 16.4 mi | $4,300 | +$910 (+27%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 16.4 mi | $5,290 | +$1,900 (+56%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 17 mi | $4,310 | +$920 (+27%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Acton — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Acton?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Acton, Massachusetts is $3,390 per month. This is +40% higher than the citywide median of $2,424.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Acton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $135,600 ($11,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $65.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Acton expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Acton's 4+ bedroom median of $3,390 is +35% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Acton rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 4+ bedroom data, Acton ranks #28 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Acton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Chelmsford ($3,280), Lowell ($2,723).