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

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The Kinloch
$2,500 - $2,650
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$2,500 - $3,475

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$2,500 - $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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$2,244 - $3,179
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$2,244 - $3,491

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$2,244 - $3,491
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The Commons at Drum Hill

1 Technology DrChelmsford, MA 01863
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Kensington at Chelmsford
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$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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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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2-9 Central Sq
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2-9 Central Sq

2-9 Central SqChelmsford, MA 01824
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Alexan Chelmsford
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$2,355 - $3,075
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$1,840 - $4,553
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$1,895 - $4,608
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Alexan Chelmsford

255 Princeton StNorth Chelmsford, MA 01863
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Waterhead
$2,199 - $2,510
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$2,199 - $2,510

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$2,199 - $2,510
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Waterhead

850 Lawrence StLowell, MA 01852
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Loft Two Seven
$1,999 - $2,520
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$2,299 - $3,079

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$2,299 - $3,079
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Loft Two Seven

27 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Middlesex Gardens
$1,695 - $1,795
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$1,695 - $1,950

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$1,695 - $1,950
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Middlesex Gardens

1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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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
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165 Thorndike Street

165 Thorndike StLowell, MA 01852
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Kent Apartments
$1,850 - $2,100
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$1,850 - $2,375

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$1,850 - $2,375
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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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$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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151-153 Charles St

LowellMA01852
property at 449 Central St

$2,000

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$2,000

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449 Central St

LowellMA01852
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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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543 Middlesex St
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543 Middlesex St

543 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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218 Wilder St
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218 Wilder St

218 Wilder StLowell, MA 01851
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176 Smith St
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176 Smith St

176 Smith StLowell, MA 01851
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19-20 Academy Dr
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19-20 Academy Dr

19-20 Academy DrLowell, MA 01851
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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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Chelmsford, MA Local Guide

Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 03, 2026

There are currently 119 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Chelmsford, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,600 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 Chelmsford96$2,497$1,600
East Chelmsford23$2,200$1,860

Largest Available Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelmsford, MA is found at Waterhead in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood and is 1,130 square feet priced from $2,250. 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 $3,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chelmsford:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
WaterheadAssabet1,130 Sq Ft$2,250
3 Meeting House Rd1 Bed - 1 Bath980 Sq Ft$3,000
Loft Two SevenCounting House Lofts 71 One Bedroom plus Den932 Sq Ft$2,299
Alexan ChelmsfordA7914 Sq Ft$2,960
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom Large900 Sq Ft$1,975
The KinlochInverness809 Sq Ft$2,500
265-267 Nesmith St1Bedroom800 Sq Ft$1,600
33-35 State St1 Bedroom800 Sq Ft$1,300

Cheapest Available Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 03, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelmsford, MA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,300 at 33-35 State St in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood. The second most affordable Chelmsford 1 Bedroom is the 1Bedroom Model at 265-267 Nesmith St starting at $1,600 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelmsford is currently $2,474. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelmsford:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
33-35 State St1 Bedroom$1,300
265-267 Nesmith St1Bedroom$1,600
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom$1,695
Pine Walk1 Bed, 1 bath$1,695
Olde English VillageOne Bedroom$1,800
Coach HouseThe Willow$1,843
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,850
Cabot CrossingThe Appleton Premium Plus$1,860
Loft Two SevenCounting House Lofts 71 One Bedroom$1,999

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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 33-35 State St listed at $1,300.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelmsford is $2,474.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chelmsford is a 1,130 square feet unit starting from $2,250 at Waterhead.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chelmsford is currently 761 sq ft.

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