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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelmsford, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

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$2,953$1,82941
South Chelmsford$2,975$90076

Cheapest Available Chelmsford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelmsford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Middlesex Gardens in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood priced from $1,650. Princeton Park Apartments in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelmsford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Princeton Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Stevens Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelmsford area is the $1.75 price per square foot 1224 Lawrence St Model at 1224 Lawrence St, Unit 2 in the in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Chelmsford apartment is the 2 bdrm / 2 bth / 2 bonus rooms Model at The Suites at Pawtucketville starting at $2,800 with a $2.00 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.
1224 Lawrence St, Unit 21224 Lawrence St3BR,1BA$1.75
The Suites at Pawtucketville2 bdrm / 2 bth / 2 bonus rooms2BR,2BA$2.00
Kensington at ChelmsfordConcord2BR,2BA$2.67
Beaver Brook Crossing ApartmentsFreeman2BR,2BA$2.67
CARLTON PLACE2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.25
Stevens Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTSTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.49
530 Wentworth Ave530 Wentworth Ave1BR,1BA$2.70
1213 Middlesex St, Unit Middlesex1213 Middlesex St1BR,1BA$2.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelmsford

What type of rentals are currently available in Chelmsford?

There are currently 309 Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $5,441. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chelmsford ranging from $1,350 to $5,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chelmsford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chelmsford ranges from $1,350 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,454.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chelmsford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chelmsford range from $2,300 to $2,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,950.

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