1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA (132 Rentals)

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181 Littleton Rd
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181 Littleton Rd

181 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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Appleton Mills
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Appleton Mills

219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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265 Stackpole St
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265 Stackpole St

265 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852

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Pine Walk
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Pine Walk

399 Walker StLowell, MA 01851
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Northwood Common
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Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Olde English Village
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Olde English Village

704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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Edgewood Gardens
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Edgewood Gardens

231 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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116 Fletcher St
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116 Fletcher St

116 Fletcher StLowell, MA 01854
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CARLTON PLACE
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CARLTON PLACE

39 Carl StLowell, MA 01851
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305 Dutton
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305 Dutton

305 Dutton StLowell, MA 01854
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Rogers Hall
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Rogers Hall

196 Rogers 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: June 29, 2025

There are currently 48 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Chelmsford, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,425 to $4,981. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Chelmsford with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
South Chelmsford30$2,370$1,425
East Chelmsford18$2,331$1,625

Largest Available Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelmsford, MA is found at The Residences at Crosspoint in the Highlands neighborhood and is 2,210 square feet priced from $2,306. Loft Two Seven in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,537 square feet and currently listed start at $2,699. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chelmsford:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Residences at CrosspointOne Bedroom2,210 Sq Ft$2,306
Loft Two SevenLoft 27 Hamilton One Bedroom plus Den1,537 Sq Ft$2,699
WaterheadAssabet1,058 Sq Ft$2,645
Alexan ChelmsfordA9846 Sq Ft$2,720
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom640 Sq Ft$1,425
Pine Walk1 Bed, 1 bath630 Sq Ft$1,695
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$1,750
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath560 Sq Ft$1,695

Cheapest Available Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 29, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelmsford, MA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,425 at Kent Apartments 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 $2,380. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelmsford:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,425
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath$1,695
Pine Walk1 Bed, 1 bath$1,695
Stevens Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,750
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom$1,750
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common1 Bedroom$1,799
Cabot CrossingThe Hamilton Premium Plus$2,029

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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

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 Kent Apartments listed at $1,425.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelmsford is $2,380.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chelmsford is a 2,210 square feet unit starting from $2,306 at The Residences at Crosspoint.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chelmsford is currently 630 sq ft.

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