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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chelmsford, MA

As of April 27, 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
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.39
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
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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Frequently Asked Questions about South Chelmsford

What type of rentals are currently available in South Chelmsford?

There are currently 279 Apartments for Rent in South Chelmsford, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $5,441. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Chelmsford ranging from $2,100 to $4,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Chelmsford ranges from $2,100 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,619.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Chelmsford range from $2,300 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,950.

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