
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA (165 Rentals)


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Coach House

The Commons at Drum Hill

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Kensington at Chelmsford

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Cabot Crossing

Loft Two Seven

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Middlesex Gardens

Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge

River Crossing

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165 Thorndike Street

733 Broadway St
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Kent Apartments

59 Nesmith St

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12 Grafton St, Unit 12

216 Central St

449 Central St
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Chelmsford, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelmsford?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Chelmsford Studio Apartments | $1,950 | $1,550 | $2,320 |
Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,500 | $3,060 |
Chelmsford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $1,945 | $3,888 |
Chelmsford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,767 | $2,300 | $4,689 |
Chelmsford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: September 18, 2025There are currently 123 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Chelmsford, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,500 to $3,060. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Chelmsford with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
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South Chelmsford | 87 | $2,516 | $1,500 |
East Chelmsford | 36 | $2,150 | $1,595 |
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 $2,249. Waterhead in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,073 square feet and currently listed start at $2,645. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chelmsford:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Loft Two Seven | Loft 27 Davis One Bedroom | 1,324 Sq Ft | $2,249 |
Waterhead | Assabet | 1,073 Sq Ft | $2,645 |
The Point at 3 North | Caster | 918 Sq Ft | $2,567 |
Alexan Chelmsford | A7 | 914 Sq Ft | $2,960 |
The Residences at Crosspoint | One Bedroom | 890 Sq Ft | $2,182 |
Aspen Regency | $2.67/sq.ft. - Unit A | 862 Sq Ft | $2,300 |
201 Canal | 1 Bedroom + Den 1D - Workforce | 844 Sq Ft | $2,399 |
The Kinloch | Inverness | 809 Sq Ft | $2,625 |
CARLTON PLACE | 1 Bedroom | 769 Sq Ft | $2,095 |
Cheapest Available Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 18, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelmsford, MA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,677 at Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge in the Highlands neighborhood. The second most affordable Chelmsford 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Middlesex Gardens starting at $1,750 in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelmsford is currently $2,433. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelmsford:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge | 1 Bedroom | $1,677 |
Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | $1,750 |
Cabot Crossing | The Hamilton Premium Plus | $1,774 |
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTS | One Bedroom | $1,785 |
59 Nesmith St | 1 Bedroom | $1,900 |
Kent Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,900 |
CARLTON PLACE | 1 Bedroom | $2,095 |
53 Nesmith St | 1 bedroom | $2,100 |
The Suites at Pawtucketville | 1 bdrm / 1 bth (private patio) | $2,150 |
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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
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge listed at $1,677.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chelmsford Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelmsford is $2,433.
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 $2,249 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 727 sq ft.
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