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

119 Sherman St

Hallmark Village and Northwood Common

Middlesex Gardens

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Cabot Crossing

312 Wilder St

94 Midland St

549 Westford 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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Chelmsford Studio Apartments | $2,012 | $1,597 | $5,157 |
Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $925 | $5,899 |
Chelmsford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,942 | $1,950 | $5,270 |
Chelmsford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,066 | $2,800 | $3,500 |
Chelmsford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelmsford, MA
Pricing Updated: 03/06/2025Current 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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East Chelmsford | $2,974 | $1,720 | 567 |
South Chelmsford | $3,150 | $925 | 861 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Cabot Crossing | The Quilt Premium Plus | Studio,1BA | $1,720 |
Stevens Street Apartments | 1 Br - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTS | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,815 |
The Suites at Pawtucketville | 1 bdrm / 1 bth | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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69 Loring St, Unit 1 | 69 Loring St | 4BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Loft Two Seven | Counting House Lofts 71 Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
Beaver Brook Crossing Apartments | Freeman | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
Aspen Regency | $2.96/sq.ft. - Unit A | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
201 Canal | 1 Bedroom + Den 1D - Market | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Waterhead | Concord | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTS | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
The Suites at Pawtucketville | 1 bdrm / 1 bth | 1BR,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
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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 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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