Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Chelmsford Neighborhood of Chelmsford, MA from $900 (19 Rentals)

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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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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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Northwood Common
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Olde English Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olde English Village

704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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South Chelmsford, Chelmsford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Chelmsford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Chelmsford area of Chelmsford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Middlesex Gardens priced from $1,650. Morris Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here are the most affordable South Chelmsford apartments for rent in Chelmsford, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chelmsford, MA

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Chelmsford area is the $2.05 price per square foot 19 Crowley St Model at 19 Crowley St, Unit 1 in the in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value South 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 South Chelmsford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Crowley St, Unit 119 Crowley St5BR,2BA$2.05
148 Pleasant St, Unit 148 Pleasant st. Lowell M148 Pleasant St4BR,1BA$1.76
1224 Lawrence St, Unit 21224 Lawrence St3BR,1BA$1.75
CARLTON PLACE2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.25
Stevens Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTSTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.49
1213 Middlesex St, Unit Middlesex1213 Middlesex St1BR,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Chelmsford, Chelmsford, MA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Chelmsford, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Chelmsford Neighborhood in Chelmsford, MA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 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 South Chelmsford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Chelmsford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Chelmsford is at Coach House listed at $1,825.

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

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

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

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

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