Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA from $900 (27 Rentals)

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Appleton Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Mills

219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Westford Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westford Arms

77-95 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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305 Dutton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

305 Dutton

305 Dutton StLowell, MA 01854
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265 Stackpole St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265 Stackpole St

265 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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Olde English Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olde English Village

704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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265-267 Nesmith St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265-267 Nesmith St

265-267 Nesmith StLowell, MA 01852
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IMPERIAL GARDENS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMPERIAL GARDENS

1982-1990 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Redwood Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Terrace

451 Blackbrook DrLowell, MA 01851
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116 Fletcher St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 Fletcher St

116 Fletcher StLowell, MA 01854
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Whitman Woods
2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitman Woods

1 Longfellow LnTyngsboro, MA 01879

Chelmsford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelmsford, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Chelmsford, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chelmsford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Chelmsford$3,900$2,1004

Cheapest Available Chelmsford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelmsford, MA is a Studio unit found at Hallmark Village and Northwood Common in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood priced from $1,499. IMPERIAL GARDENS in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelmsford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hallmark Village and Northwood CommonStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
IMPERIAL GARDENSStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,675
Stevens Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTSTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,815
Coach HouseThe OakStudio,1BA$1,825
Westford Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,999
Cabot CrossingThe Tremont Premium Plus1BR,1BA$2,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelmsford area is the $1.07 price per square foot 67 Loring St Model at 67 Loring St, Unit 1 in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Chelmsford apartment is the 148 Pleasant St Model at 148 Pleasant St, Unit 148 Pleasant st. Lowell M starting at $3,000 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Back Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chelmsford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
67 Loring St, Unit 167 Loring St4BR,2BA$1.07
148 Pleasant St, Unit 148 Pleasant st. Lowell M148 Pleasant St4BR,1BA$1.76
Beaver Brook Crossing ApartmentsFreeman2BR,2BA$2.65
165 Thorndike Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.60
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Westford Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.42
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
Olde English VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTSTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.49

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40 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chelmsford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chelmsford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chelmsford is at Hallmark Village and Northwood Common listed at $1,499.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelmsford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelmsford Apartment is $1,650 at Middlesex Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chelmsford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chelmsford is starting from $1,815 at HADLEY PARK APARTMENTS.

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