1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA (168 Rentals)

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The Meadows
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$2,405 - $2,410
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$1,822 - $3,430

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$1,822 - $3,430
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The Meadows

82 Brick Kiln RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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The Kinloch
$2,600 - $2,650
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$2,600 - $3,475

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$2,600 - $3,475
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The Kinloch

104 Turnpike RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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Kensington at Chelmsford
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$2,460
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$2,460 - $2,910

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$2,460 - $2,910
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18

Kensington at Chelmsford

225 Littleton RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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The Commons at Drum Hill
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$2,169 - $3,381
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$2,169 - $4,917

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$2,169 - $4,917
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The Commons at Drum Hill

1 Technology DrChelmsford, MA 01863
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$1,750

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$1,750

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7 Wilson 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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The Point at 3 North
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$2,480 - $3,220
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$2,480 - $4,078

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$2,480 - $4,078
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The Point at 3 North

71 Boston RdNorth Billerica, MA 01862
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Alexan Chelmsford
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$2,405 - $2,980
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$2,205 - $4,553
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$2,260 - $4,608
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Alexan Chelmsford

255 Princeton StNorth Chelmsford, MA 01863
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Cabot Crossing
$1,641 - $2,606
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$1,606 - $2,810

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$1,606 - $2,810
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Cabot Crossing

130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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Loft Two Seven
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$2,170 - $2,445
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$2,120 - $3,270

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$2,120 - $3,270
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Loft Two Seven

27 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Middlesex Gardens
$1,625 - $1,795
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$1,625 - $1,950

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$1,625 - $1,950
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Middlesex Gardens

1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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165 Thorndike Street
$2,375 - $2,500
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$2,375 - $2,925

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$2,375 - $2,925
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165 Thorndike Street

165 Thorndike StLowell, MA 01852
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201 Canal
$2,279 - $2,649
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$2,279 - $3,145

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$2,279 - $3,145
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 11

201 Canal

201 Canal 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
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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126 Branch St

126 Branch StLowell, MA 01851
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property at 449 Central St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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449 Central St

LowellMA01852
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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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36 Powell Street
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36 Powell Street

36 Powell StreetLowell, 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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172 Nesmith St
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172 Nesmith St

172 Nesmith StLowell, MA 01852

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Chelmsford, MA Local Guide

Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 24, 2026

There are currently 133 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Chelmsford, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,625 to $3,220. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Chelmsford with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
South Chelmsford96$2,490$1,625
East Chelmsford37$2,175$1,641

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 $2,120. 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$2,120
3 Meeting House Rd1 Bed - 1 Bath980 Sq Ft$3,000
Alexan ChelmsfordA7914 Sq Ft$2,810
Aspen Regency$2.70/sq.ft. - Unit A862 Sq Ft$2,325
The Point at 3 NorthDolman845 Sq Ft$2,605
The Residences at CrosspointOne Bedroom825 Sq Ft$2,333
The KinlochInverness809 Sq Ft$2,600
WaterheadConcord625 Sq Ft$2,305
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath560 Sq Ft$1,695

Cheapest Available Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelmsford, MA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,625 at Middlesex Gardens in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood. The second most affordable Chelmsford 1 Bedroom is the One Bed One Bath Model at Morris Garden Apartments starting at $1,695 in the Highlands neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelmsford is currently $2,448. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelmsford:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom$1,625
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath$1,695
Cabot CrossingThe Appleton Premium Plus$1,706
IMPERIAL GARDENSOne Bedroom$1,775
Coach HouseThe Willow$1,843
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,850
York ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,980
Loft Two SevenLoft 27 Davis One Bedroom$2,120
The Commons at Drum HillOne Bedroom Renovated$2,169
WaterheadConcord$2,305

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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 $1,625.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelmsford is $2,448.

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 $2,120 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 2,947 sq ft.

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