
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA from $1,700 (42 Rentals)


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Middlesex Gardens

40 Highland St, Unit 17

6 Harvard St

320 Varnum Ave

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238 Appleton St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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11 Cady St, Unit 1F, Unit 1F

82 Boylston Ln

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Whitman Woods

25 and 33 Morse Street

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265 Stackpole St

Pine Walk

261 Stackpole St

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16 Epping St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Olde English Village

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45 Harvard St

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Northwood Common

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238 Appleton St

18 Cannongate Rd

59 Nesmith St

Delmont Garden Apartments
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61 Chapel 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 | $2,077 | $1,700 | $2,525 |
| Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $995 | $3,326 |
| Chelmsford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,927 | $1,700 | $4,004 |
| Chelmsford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,063 | $2,000 | $4,718 |
| Chelmsford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,983 | $2,600 | $3,500 |
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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 $1,825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelmsford?
The cheapest apartment in Chelmsford is Middlesex Gardens which is listed at $1,825, while the average apartment in Chelmsford costs $3,115.
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 22 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 $258 which is $2,857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelmsford.
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