Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA from $900 (27 Rentals)
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248-262 Middlesex St

Hallmark Village and Northwood Common

Hillcrest Gardens

Middlesex Gardens

178 Main St

119 Sherman St

1 Carmine St
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312 Wilder St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelmsford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Chelmsford Studio Apartments | $2,080 | $1,499 | $6,931 |
Cheap Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $925 | $6,129 |
Cheap Chelmsford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,938 | $1,850 | $5,746 |
Cheap Chelmsford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
Cheap Chelmsford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,212 | $3,000 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelmsford, MA
Pricing Updated: 04/05/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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South Chelmsford | $3,900 | $2,100 | 4 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hallmark Village and Northwood Common | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
IMPERIAL GARDENS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Stevens Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTS | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,815 |
Coach House | The Oak | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
Westford Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,999 |
Cabot Crossing | The Tremont Premium Plus | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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67 Loring St, Unit 1 | 67 Loring St | 4BR,2BA | $1.07 |
148 Pleasant St, Unit 148 Pleasant st. Lowell M | 148 Pleasant St | 4BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Beaver Brook Crossing Apartments | Freeman | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
165 Thorndike Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Westford Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Olde English Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTS | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
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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
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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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