1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA (166 Rentals)

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The Kinloch
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$2,450 - $2,800
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$2,450 - $3,475

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$2,450 - $3,475
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The Kinloch

104 Turnpike RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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The Commons at Drum Hill
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$2,322 - $3,410
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$2,322 - $4,597

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$2,322 - $4,597
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The Commons at Drum Hill

1 Technology DrChelmsford, MA 01863
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Kensington at Chelmsford
Rent Specials
$2,480
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$2,480 - $2,980

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$2,480 - $2,980
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Kensington at Chelmsford

225 Littleton RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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241 Littleton Rd
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241 Littleton Rd

241 Littleton RdChelmsford, MA 01824

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44 Central Sq
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44 Central Sq

44 Central SqChelmsford, MA 01824
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2-9 Central Sq
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2-9 Central Sq

2-9 Central SqChelmsford, MA 01824
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Alexan Chelmsford
Rent Specials
$2,390 - $3,075
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$1,940 - $4,553
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$55

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$1,995 - $4,608
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Alexan Chelmsford

255 Princeton StNorth Chelmsford, MA 01863
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The Residences at Crosspoint
Rent Specials
$2,288 - $2,963
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$1,883 - $3,770

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$1,883 - $3,770
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 10, 2026

The Residences at Crosspoint

42 Wellman StLowell, MA 01851
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Waterhead
Rent Specials
$2,153 - $2,510
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$2,153 - $2,510

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$2,153 - $2,510
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Waterhead

850 Lawrence StLowell, MA 01852
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Loft Two Seven
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$2,045 - $2,399
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$2,045 - $3,165

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$2,045 - $3,165
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Loft Two Seven

27 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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165 Thorndike Street
$2,500
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$2,500 - $2,775

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$2,500 - $2,775
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15

165 Thorndike Street

165 Thorndike StLowell, MA 01852
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201 Canal
$2,199 - $2,649
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$2,199 - $2,960

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$2,199 - $2,960
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201 Canal

201 Canal StLowell, MA 01852
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Kent Apartments
$1,950 - $2,150
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$1,950 - $2,350

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$1,950 - $2,350
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Kent Apartments

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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126 Branch St
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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126 Branch St

126 Branch StLowell, MA 01851
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36 Powell Street
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36 Powell Street

36 Powell StreetLowell, MA 01851
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Nesmith Estates
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Nesmith Estates

260-270 Nesmith StLowell, MA 01852
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The Hazlewood
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The Hazlewood

175-183 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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261 Stackpole St
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261 Stackpole St

261 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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Princeton Court
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Princeton Court

59 Princeton DrNorth Chelmsford, MA 01863
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129 Westford St
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129 Westford St

129 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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142 Chestnut St
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142 Chestnut St

142 Chestnut StLowell, MA 01852
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59 Temple St
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59 Temple St

59 Temple StLowell, MA 01851
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11 Station St
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11 Station St

11 Station StBillerica, MA 01862

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Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: December 09, 2025

There are currently 138 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Chelmsford, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,574 to $3,130. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Chelmsford with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
South Chelmsford112$2,517$1,574
East Chelmsford26$2,225$1,574

Largest Available Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelmsford, MA is found at Loft Two Seven in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood and is 1,324 square feet priced from $2,045. 3 Meeting House Rd in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 978 square feet and currently listed start at $3,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chelmsford:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Loft Two SevenLoft 27 Davis One Bedroom1,324 Sq Ft$2,045
3 Meeting House Rd1 Bed - 1 Bath978 Sq Ft$3,000
Alexan ChelmsfordA7914 Sq Ft$2,960
Aspen Regency$2.55/sq.ft. - Unit A862 Sq Ft$2,200
The Point at 3 NorthApex837 Sq Ft$2,255
WaterheadSpicket833 Sq Ft$2,299
The KinlochInverness809 Sq Ft$2,450
CARLTON PLACE1 Bedroom769 Sq Ft$2,095
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath560 Sq Ft$1,695

Cheapest Available Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 09, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelmsford, MA is the The Hamilton Premium Plus Model starting from $1,574 at Cabot Crossing in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood. The second most affordable Chelmsford 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Hallmark Village and Northwood Common starting at $1,675 in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelmsford is currently $2,477. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelmsford:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cabot CrossingThe Hamilton Premium Plus$1,574
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common1 Bedroom$1,675
Pine Walk1 Bed, 1 bath$1,675
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath$1,695
Coach HouseThe Willow$1,843
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,950
Olde English VillageOne Bedroom$2,000
Loft Two SevenLoft 27 Davis One Bedroom$2,045
CARLTON PLACE1 Bedroom$2,095

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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

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1 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chelmsford Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chelmsford with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chelmsford is at Cabot Crossing listed at $1,574.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chelmsford Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelmsford is $2,477.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chelmsford Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chelmsford is a 1,324 square feet unit starting from $2,045 at Loft Two Seven.

What is the average size for Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chelmsford is currently 762 sq ft.

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