1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA (188 Rentals)

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The Kinloch
$2,600 - $2,675
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$2,600 - $3,475

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The Kinloch

104 Turnpike RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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property at 114 Gorham St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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114 Gorham St

ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 17 Wilson St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

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17 Wilson St

ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 5 1/2 Central Square

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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5 1/2 Central Square

ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 37 Glen Ave

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

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37 Glen Ave

ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 5 Central Square

$1,600

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$1,600

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5 Central Square, Unit 5 1/2, Unit 5 1/2

5 Central Square
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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$2,405 - $3,045
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$2,305 - $4,478
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Alexan Chelmsford

255 Princeton StNorth Chelmsford, MA 01863
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Loft Two Seven
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$2,145 - $2,495
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$2,145 - $3,265

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Loft Two Seven

27 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Cabot Crossing
$1,817 - $2,570
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$1,758 - $3,026

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$1,758 - $3,026
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Cabot Crossing

130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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Middlesex Gardens
$1,595 - $1,795
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$1,595 - $1,950

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$1,595 - $1,950
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Middlesex Gardens

1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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165 Thorndike Street
$2,375 - $2,600
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$2,375 - $2,725

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$2,375 - $2,725
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165 Thorndike Street

165 Thorndike StLowell, MA 01852
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201 Canal
$2,219 - $2,574
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$2,219 - $3,265

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201 Canal

201 Canal StLowell, MA 01852
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Kent Apartments
$1,850 - $2,100
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$1,850 - $2,300

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$1,850 - $2,300
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Kent Apartments

1250 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: April 11, 2026

There are currently 154 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Chelmsford, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $900 to $3,326. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Chelmsford with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
South Chelmsford121$2,505$900
East Chelmsford33$2,161$1,650

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 $2,145. 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
Loft Two SevenLoft 27 Davis One Bedroom1,324 Sq Ft$2,145
3 Meeting House Rd1 Bed - 1 Bath980 Sq Ft$3,000
Alexan ChelmsfordA8917 Sq Ft$3,010
Mill and 3 ApartmentsUnit F849 Sq Ft$2,675
The Residences at CrosspointOne Bedroom825 Sq Ft$2,271
The KinlochInverness809 Sq Ft$2,600
Kensington at ChelmsfordLexington797 Sq Ft$2,460
CARLTON PLACE1 Bedroom769 Sq Ft$2,199
WaterheadConcord625 Sq Ft$2,199
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$1,595

Cheapest Available Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 11, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelmsford, MA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,595 at Middlesex Gardens in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood. The second most affordable Chelmsford 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments starting at $1,650 in the Highlands neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelmsford is currently $2,432. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelmsford:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom$1,595
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom$1,650
River Crossing1 Bedroom$1,775
IMPERIAL GARDENSOne Bedroom$1,799
Coach HouseThe Willow$1,843
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,850
Westford Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,875
Cabot CrossingThe Tremont Premium Plus$1,931
York ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,985

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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 Middlesex Gardens 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 $2,432.

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 $2,145 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 1,235 sq ft.

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