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44 Boston RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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82 Brick Kiln RdChelmsford, MA 01824
101 Boston Rd
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101 Boston Rd, Unit Sarah, Unit Sarah
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71 Princeton St
ChelmsfordMA01863
70 Tyngsboro Rd
ChelmsfordMA01863
132 Tyngsboro Rd, Unit 9, Unit 9
132 Tyngsboro Rd
ChelmsfordMA01863
96 Richardson Rd
ChelmsfordMA01863
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1213 Middlesex St, Unit Middlesex, Unit Middlesex
1213 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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248-262 Middlesex St, Unit 260
248-262 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01852
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248-262 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01852
151 Andover St
LowellMA01852
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHallmark Village and Northwood Common
727 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
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670-678 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
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804 Broadway St, Unit 1, Unit 1
804 Broadway StLowell, MA 01854
114 Appleton St
LowellMA01852
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Cabot Crossing
130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
6 Harvard St
LowellMA01851
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714 Chelmsford St, Unit 102
714 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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Middlesex Gardens
1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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River Crossing
2 Village LnTyngsboro, MA 01879
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71 Robbins StLowell, MA 01851
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714 Chelmsford St, Unit 304
714 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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716 Chelmsford St, Unit 301
716 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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151-159 Wood StLowell, MA 01851
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238 Appleton St, Unit 2, Unit 2
238 Appleton StLowell, MA 01852
238 Appleton St
LowellMA01852
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27 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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78-80 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01852
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792 Broadway St
LowellMA01854
26 Abbott St
LowellMA01852
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540 E Merrimack St, Unit 1, Unit 1
540 E Merrimack StLowell, MA 01852
82 Boylston Ln
LowellMA01852
85 Sherman St
LowellMA01852
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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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240 Varnum AveLowell, MA 01854
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265 Stackpole St
265 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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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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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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Morris Garden Apartments
277 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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Olde English Village
704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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Edgewood Gardens
231 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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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 | $2,074 | $1,565 | $2,560 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $900 | $3,227 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,951 | $1,800 | $4,208 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,987 | $2,200 | $4,533 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,600 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelmsford, MA
Pricing Updated: 05/15/2026Current 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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| South Chelmsford | $3,069 | $900 | 275 |
| East Chelmsford | $3,175 | $1,565 | 67 |
Cheapest Available Chelmsford Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelmsford, MA is a Studio unit found at Coach House in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood priced from $1,565. Hallmark Village and Northwood Common in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House | The Oak | Studio,1BA | $1,565 |
| Hallmark Village and Northwood Common | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| IMPERIAL GARDENS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
| Pine Walk | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Hillcrest Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Kent Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| River Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA
As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelmsford area is the $1.65 price per square foot 150 Pleasant St Model at 150 Pleasant St in the in the Back Central neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Chelmsford apartment is the $2.48/sq.ft. - Unit B2 and Study Corner Model at Aspen Regency starting at $3,300 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Nutting Lake 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Pleasant St | 150 Pleasant St | 4BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Aspen Regency | $2.48/sq.ft. - Unit B2 and Study Corner | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| Grandview Apartments | C | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| 201 Canal | 2 Bedroom 2A 2B 2C 2D 2G & 2H - Workforce | 2BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| CARLTON PLACE | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| The Residences at Crosspoint | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Princeton Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| COLONY PARK APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Kent Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
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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 Hallmark Village and Northwood Common which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Chelmsford costs $3,122.
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 24 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 $339 which is $2,783 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelmsford.
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