
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA from $1,595 (41 Rentals)


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The Meadows

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Morris Garden Apartments

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Middlesex Gardens

40 Highland St, Unit 9

216 Central St

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804 Broadway St, Unit 1
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River Crossing

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712 Chelmsford St, Unit 301

712 Chelmsford St, Unit 201

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114 Appleton St

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Northwood Common

90 Appleton St

Olde English Village

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Hillcrest Gardens

265-267 Nesmith St

PRINCETON BELVIDERE

33-35 State St

116 Fletcher St

240 Jackson St

53 Nesmith St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelmsford?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Studio Apartments | $2,014 | $1,550 | $2,560 |
| Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $1,595 | $3,302 |
| Chelmsford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,875 | $1,800 | $3,921 |
| Chelmsford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,253 | $900 | $5,602 |
| Chelmsford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $2,500 | $2,790 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chelmsford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chelmsford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chelmsford is under $2,012.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelmsford?
The cheapest apartment in Chelmsford is Morris Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Chelmsford costs $2,552.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chelmsford?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 40 regular apartments in Chelmsford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chelmsford?
Cheap apartments in Chelmsford have an average cost of $407 which is $2,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelmsford.
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