Acton Apartments for Rent

At Home in Acton

 Acton sits in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, just 20 miles west of Boston. Acton was named one of the Best Places to Live among small towns in 2009 and 2011 by Money Magazine—16th in the country! All that, and Acton is the setting of Robert Frost’s poem, “The Vanishing Red.” This picture-perfect New England town boasts historic homes, Revolutionary War landmarks, and an excellent, highly-rated school district. Before beginning your search for your new home in Acton on our apartment finder, visit our Apartment Guide for wicked good tips and tricks. Make sure you check out our [LocalTalkLink] to get an inside peek at this New England town. You can simply use our “Ask a Question” feature if you come up with any questions you’d like answered. A local expert will answer as quickly as possible. Once you feel like an Acton townie (and find yourself saying things like “wicked good”), go to our apartment finder and begin your search.

Acton Rental Trends

Apartment rentals in Acton are competitive, and you’ll find a great deal with the help of our apartment finder. Whether you’re looking for something with easy access to Boston, a big pad with plenty of amenities, or something close to where Steve Carell was born (yes, the actor grew up in South Acton), our apartment finder will help you find the best deal for what you want. Check out the table above to get an idea of the average cost of an apartment rental in Acton.  Ready to start looking for your new apartment? Begin by checking out the popular rentals below.

Discovery Awaits in Acton

This incredibly cool place was built for the scientist in everyone, from baby to gramps. The Discovery Museums are two separate science museums located on over four acres. The Children’s Discovery Museum is for toddlers through early elementary grades. Here, children can learn while playing in the three floors of wild fun. Each room in the historic Victorian-style house offers hands-on surprises around every corner. Let Junior surround herself with bubble walls, pull a lobster trap, try and cross a wobbly bridge, or be the constructor on a train. There are endless opportunities here for giggle-inducing, creativity-sparking fun. At the Science Discovery Museum, children (and adults) of all ages slip on their imaginary lab coats and become scientists as they explore sciences through hand on activities that will get those creative juices and curiosity going. Young scientists can capture their shadows on a phosphorescent wall, move clouds, learn through using a slinky, or create music with the museum’s awesome “slap-a-phone.” You’ll leave the Discovery Museums planning your next trip back!

Active Acton

Acton has a very active Recreation Department that offers programs for everyone. Children can sign up for fun, enriching, creative programs like “Build Your Own Fairy House” or “Tea Time,” while teens can learn calligraphy or attend “Duct Tape Insanity” (sounds awesome.) Adults are not left out in Acton and can sign up for thing like “Learn how to Play the Blues” or get in shape with fitness classes. Acton also has some wonderful community gardens which is a great option for apartment dwellers who yearn for a piece of land.

Jazzy Cats

Jazz lovers rejoice at the Acton Jazz Café where visitors can relax in a casual, intimate atmosphere while enjoying great food, drink, and live music. The café aims to nurture hearts, souls, minds, and bodies through jazz. This is the perfect place to sit back and enjoy the live, melodious tunes of jazz greats ranging from The Blues Dogs and Sunset Jazz Jam to the Wendy Nottonson Jazz Quintet and The Starlight Jazz Jam. The café offers live music every night of the week but Monday, when they are closed. Bargain alert: check out their “first-timer” discount.

Peace Out

Ahhhh. Peace and beauty surround you at this inspiring retreat. The Acton Arboretum is 64 acres of gorgeous conservation land right in the heart of Acton’s Town Center. Explore one of their many gardens or take a hike through their gorgeous open-meadow trail system. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the scents and sounds of this beautiful place. A visit to the arboretum is a wonderful way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life—and to best enjoy living in your new Acton apartment.