Dover Heights
117 Central St,
Acton, MA 01720
$1,985 - $2,025 | 1-2 Beds
Acton
Acton, MA
Area Guide
A quiet, family-friendly community just minutes outside of Boston.
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Acton is an upscale suburb northwest of Boston, a quaint and charming New England hamlet if ever there was one. The town’s numerous large parks offer gorgeous scenery and spacious grounds for residents to get outdoors and play (sledding at NARA Park in the winter can’t be beat). The region is rich with history (particularly in nearby Concord) and museums abound, making it an ideal rental location for folks with scholarly interests.
The MBTA station on the south side of town connects Acton with the rest of the Boston metropolitan area, and downtown Boston is only about 45 minutes away by car. The local schools receive terrific ratings, and the crime rate is among the lowest in Massachusetts, making Acton one of the most family-friendly environments around.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Acton, MA is $1,685 for a studio, $2,202 for one bedroom, $2,833 for two bedrooms, and $3,963 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Acton has increased by 4.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,202/month
712 Sq Ft
Transportation
38
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
37
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-6
408 Students
9
Paul P Gates Elementary School
Public
Grades K-6
350 Students
9
C.T. Douglas Elementary School
Public
Grades K-6
377 Students
8
Public
Grades K-6
446 Students
6
Public
Grades K-6
431 Students
6
Public
Grades 7-8
825 Students
8
Acton-Boxborough Regional High
Public
Grades 9-12
1,683 Students
10
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Discovery Museums
- Nashoba Valley Ski Area
- Walden Pond State Reservation
- Mass Audubon's Nashoba Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
- Honey Pot Hill Orchards
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Worcester Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.