1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA (178 Rentals)

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Kensington at Chelmsford
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$2,301 - $2,760
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$2,301 - $2,940

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Kensington at Chelmsford

225 Littleton RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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property at 114 Gorham St

$1,600

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$1,600

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114 Gorham St

ChelmsfordMA01824
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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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44 Central Sq
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44 Central Sq

44 Central SqChelmsford, 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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Alexan Chelmsford
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$2,565 - $3,247
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$2,440 - $5,547
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$2,495 - $5,602
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Alexan Chelmsford

255 Princeton StNorth Chelmsford, MA 01863
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Loft Two Seven
$2,220 - $2,439
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$2,220 - $3,320

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$2,220 - $3,320
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Loft Two Seven

27 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Cabot Crossing
$1,731 - $2,380
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$1,684 - $2,730

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$1,684 - $2,730
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Cabot Crossing

130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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Middlesex Gardens
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$1,650 - $1,775
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$1,650 - $1,950

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$1,650 - $1,950
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Middlesex Gardens

1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Thorndike Exchange
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$2,375 - $2,525
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$2,375 - $3,125

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$2,375 - $3,125
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Thorndike Exchange

165 thorndike StLowell, MA 01852
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Morris Garden Apartments
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$1,595 - $1,775
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$1,595 - $1,775

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$1,595 - $1,775
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Morris Garden Apartments

277 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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201 Canal
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$2,445 - $2,455
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$2,335 - $3,075

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201 Canal

201 Canal StLowell, MA 01852
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Kent Apartments
$1,775 - $1,945
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$1,775 - $2,200

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$1,775 - $2,200
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Kent Apartments

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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804 Broadway St, Unit 1
$1,700
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$1,700

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804 Broadway St, Unit 1

804 Broadway StLowell, MA 01854
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property at 216 Central St

$1,650 - $1,950

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$1,650

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216 Central St

LowellMA01852
property at 114 Appleton St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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114 Appleton St

LowellMA01852
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261 Stackpole St
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261 Stackpole St

261 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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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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237 Branch St
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237 Branch St

237 Branch StLowell, MA 01851
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Fletcher Street
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Fletcher Street

159 Fletcher StLowell, MA 01854

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Chelmsford, MA Local Guide

Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 25, 2026

There are currently 148 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Chelmsford, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,500 to $3,302. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Chelmsford with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
South Chelmsford112$2,492$1,500
East Chelmsford36$2,032$1,500

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 $2,220. 3 Meeting House Rd in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 980 square feet and currently listed start at $2,800. 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$2,220
3 Meeting House Rd1 Bed - 1 Bath980 Sq Ft$2,800
Alexan ChelmsfordA8917 Sq Ft$3,075
The Residences at CrosspointOne Bedroom890 Sq Ft$2,471
Aspen Regency$2.87/sq.ft. - Unit A862 Sq Ft$2,475
Thorndike Exchange1 bed/ 1 bath B841 Sq Ft$2,525
Kensington at ChelmsfordLexington797 Sq Ft$2,301
Mill and 3 ApartmentsUnit E791 Sq Ft$2,490
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$1,650
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath560 Sq Ft$1,595

Cheapest Available Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelmsford, MA is the One Bed One Bath Model starting from $1,595 at Morris Garden Apartments in the Highlands neighborhood. The second most affordable Chelmsford 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Lancelot starting at $1,595 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelmsford is currently $2,401. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelmsford:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath$1,595
The Lancelot1 Bedroom$1,595
Highland Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,600
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom$1,650
Cabot CrossingThe Hamilton Premium Plus$1,731
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,775
River Crossing1 Bedroom$1,799
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common1 Bedroom$1,799
Isobel Lofts-RENT SPECIALSOne Bedroom$2,095
Coach HouseThe Pine$2,150

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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 Morris Garden Apartments listed at $1,595.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelmsford is $2,401.

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 $2,220 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 800 sq ft.

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