Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA from $900 (24 Rentals)

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312 Wilder St

LowellMA01851

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265 Stackpole St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265 Stackpole St

265 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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Appleton Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Mills

219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Oak Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Residences

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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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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IMPERIAL GARDENS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMPERIAL GARDENS

1982-1990 Middlesex StLowell, 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
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Northwood Common
1 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Chelmsford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelmsford, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/06/2025

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
East Chelmsford$2,974$1,720567
South Chelmsford$3,150$925861

Cheapest Available Chelmsford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelmsford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Middlesex Gardens in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood priced from $1,695. Cabot Crossing in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelmsford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,720
Stevens Street Apartments1 Br - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,800
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTSTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,815
The Suites at Pawtucketville1 bdrm / 1 bth1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA and Nearby

As of March 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelmsford area is the $1.07 price per square foot 69 Loring St Model at 69 Loring St, Unit 1 in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Chelmsford apartment is the Counting House Lofts 71 Two Bedroom Model at Loft Two Seven starting at $2,995 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Pawtuckettville 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.
69 Loring St, Unit 169 Loring St4BR,2BA$1.07
Loft Two SevenCounting House Lofts 71 Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.48
Beaver Brook Crossing ApartmentsFreeman2BR,2BA$2.65
Aspen Regency$2.96/sq.ft. - Unit A1BR,1BA$2.95
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
201 Canal1 Bedroom + Den 1D - Market1BR,1BA$3.14
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
WaterheadConcord1BR,1BA$3.11
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTSTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.49
The Suites at Pawtucketville1 bdrm / 1 bth1BR,1BA$2.64

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Getting Around Chelmsford, MA

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Cabot Crossing listed at $1,720.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelmsford Apartment is $1,695 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.

What is the most affordable Chelmsford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chelmsford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $2,800.

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