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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA from $900 (52 Rentals)
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCoach House
44 Boston RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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The Meadows
82 Brick Kiln RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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1213 Middlesex St, Unit Middlesex
1213 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
72-74 Hanks St
LowellMA01852
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$1,449 - $2,150
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHallmark Village and Northwood Common
727 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
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$1,595 - $1,950
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Middlesex Gardens
1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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$1,650 - $2,025
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEdgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments
71 Robbins StLowell, MA 01851
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPrinceton Park Apartments
670-678 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
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804 Broadway St, Unit 1
804 Broadway StLowell, MA 01854
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40 Highland St
40 Highland StLowell, MA 01852
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$1,740 - $2,798
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Cabot Crossing
130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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$1,789 - $2,099
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Crossing
2 Village LnTyngsboro, MA 01879
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19 Academy Dr
19 Academy DrLowell, MA 01851
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40 Highland St
40 Highland StLowell, MA 01852
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714 Chelmsford St
714 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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714 Chelmsford St
714 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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708 Chelmsford St
708 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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17 Edson St, Unit 20R
17 Edson StLowell, MA 01851
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$1,8501 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 15
716 Chelmsford St
716 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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$1,850 - $2,300
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Kent Apartments
1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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973 Central St
973 Central StLowell, MA 01852
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1Isobel Lofts
78-80 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01852
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowYork Apartments
151-159 Wood StLowell, MA 01851
388 E Merrimack St
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320 Varnum Ave
LowellMA01854
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33-35 State St
33-35 State StLowell, MA 01852
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Appleton Mills
219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Northwood Common
1861-1867 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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COLONY PARK APARTMENTS
240 Varnum AveLowell, MA 01854
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Delmont Garden Apartments
110 Delmont AveLowell, MA 01852
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261 Stackpole St
261 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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265 Stackpole St
265 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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Highland Street Apartments
38-40 Highland StLowell, MA 01852
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Counting House Lofts I
109 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Edgewood Gardens
231 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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Olde English Village
704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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Morris Garden Apartments
277 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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116 Fletcher St
116 Fletcher StLowell, MA 01854
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IMPERIAL GARDENS
1982-1990 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Whitman Woods
1 Longfellow LnTyngsboro, MA 01879
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Pine Walk
399 Walker StLowell, MA 01851
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Hillcrest Gardens
11 Allen StLowell, MA 01852
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HADLEY PARK APARTMENTS
23 Pratt AveLowell, MA 01851
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25 and 33 Morse Street
25 Morse StLowell, MA 01851
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59 Nesmith St
59 Nesmith StLowell, MA 01852
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265-267 Nesmith St
265-267 Nesmith StLowell, MA 01852
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Westford Park Apartments
1001 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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The Lancelot
161 Stevens StLowell, MA 01851
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelmsford?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cheap Chelmsford Studio Apartments | $2,058 | $1,449 | $2,430 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $900 | $3,365 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $1,795 | $3,958 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,291 | $2,200 | $4,523 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $2,800 | $3,100 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelmsford, MA
Pricing Updated: 03/30/2026Current apartment rentals in the Chelmsford, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chelmsford Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| East Chelmsford | $2,754 | $1,650 | 72 |
| South Chelmsford | $3,090 | $900 | 269 |
Cheapest Available Chelmsford Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelmsford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Middlesex Gardens in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood priced from $1,595. Morris Garden Apartments in the Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelmsford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| IMPERIAL GARDENS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
| Hallmark Village and Northwood Common | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Cabot Crossing | The Appleton Premium Plus | 1BR,1BA | $1,742 |
| River Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,789 |
| Coach House | The Oak | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| Kent Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA
As of March 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelmsford area is the $1.35 price per square foot 292 Wilder St Model at 292 Wilder St, Unit 2 in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Chelmsford apartment is the 148 Pleasant St Model at 148 Pleasant St, Unit 150 Pleasant st. Lowell M starting at $3,000 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Back Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chelmsford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 292 Wilder St, Unit 2 | 292 Wilder St | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 148 Pleasant St, Unit 150 Pleasant st. Lowell M | 148 Pleasant St | 4BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 328 Stevens St, Unit 2 | 328 Stevens St | 3BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Aspen Regency | $2.32/sq.ft. - Unit B1 and Den Corner | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| 39 Saint James St, Unit 1 | 39 Saint James St | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Kensington at Chelmsford | Concord | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| CARLTON PLACE | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| 17 Edson St, Unit 20R | 17 Edson St | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chelmsford Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chelmsford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chelmsford is at IMPERIAL GARDENS listed at $1,675.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelmsford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelmsford Apartment is $1,595 at Middlesex Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chelmsford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chelmsford is starting from $1,795 at Middlesex Gardens.
What is the most affordable Chelmsford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chelmsford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alexan Chelmsford and starts from $3,900.
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