Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA from $1,300 (34 Rentals)

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4 Central Square

ChelmsfordMA01824
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Hillcrest Gardens
$1,599 - $2,175
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$1,599 - $2,175

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Hillcrest Gardens

11 Allen StLowell, MA 01852
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property at 116 Appleton St

116 Appleton St

LowellMA01852

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114 Appleton St

LowellMA01852
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Kent Apartments
$1,900 - $2,175
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Kent Apartments

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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265 Stackpole St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265 Stackpole St

265 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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33-35 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

33-35 State St

33-35 State StLowell, MA 01852
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Appleton Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Mills

219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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261 Stackpole St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

261 Stackpole St

261 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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Olde English Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olde English Village

704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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IMPERIAL GARDENS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMPERIAL GARDENS

1982-1990 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Edgewood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewood Gardens

231 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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116 Fletcher St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 Fletcher St

116 Fletcher StLowell, MA 01854
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Whitman Woods
2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitman Woods

1 Longfellow LnTyngsboro, MA 01879
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Pine Walk
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Walk

399 Walker StLowell, MA 01851
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Northwood Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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59 Nesmith St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

59 Nesmith St

59 Nesmith StLowell, MA 01852
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The Lancelot
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lancelot

161 Stevens StLowell, MA 01851
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Chelmsford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelmsford, MA

Pricing Updated: 11/01/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Chelmsford$2,923$1,42573
South Chelmsford$2,975$1,425214

Cheapest Available Chelmsford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelmsford, MA is a Studio unit found at Cabot Crossing in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood priced from $1,425. Hillcrest Gardens in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelmsford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,425
Hillcrest GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675
Princeton Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
River Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,799
Coach HouseThe OakStudio,1BA$1,825
Olde English VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelmsford area is the $1.76 price per square foot 125 London St Model at 125 London St, Unit Main in the in the South Lowell neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Chelmsford apartment is the 21 Prince Ave Model at 21 Prince Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,700 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chelmsford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
125 London St, Unit Main125 London St5BR,3BA$1.76
21 Prince Ave, Unit 321 Prince Ave5BR,1BA$2.08
552 Rogers St, Unit 1552 Rogers St3BR,1BA$1.65
15 Middlesex Park, Unit 17 Middlesex Park Apt. 315 Middlesex Park2BR,1BA$1.64
66 Hanks St, Unit 1 Bedroom66 Hanks St1BR,1BA$1.73
20 Boylston St, Unit #420 Boylston St2BR,1BA$1.95
Stevens Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
CARLTON PLACE1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
1107 Lawrence St, Unit 11107 Lawrence St2BR,1BA$2.00
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10

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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

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1 / 100

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It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Hillcrest Gardens listed at $1,599.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelmsford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelmsford Apartment is $1,560 at Cabot Crossing.

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 $1,950 at Hallmark Village and Northwood Common.

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 $3,768.

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