114 Gorham St
ChelmsfordMA01824
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA from $900 (73 Rentals)
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$1,629 - $2,625
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCoach House
44 Boston RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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$2,002 - $3,068
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Meadows
82 Brick Kiln RdChelmsford, MA 01824
96 Richardson Rd
ChelmsfordMA01863
10 Sinai Cir
ChelmsfordMA01824
215 Chelmsford St
ChelmsfordMA01824
180 Tyngsboro Rd, Unit 43
180 Tyngsboro Rd
ChelmsfordMA01863
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110 Pleasant St, Unit 110 pleasant street FL 3
110 Pleasant StLowell, MA 01852
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$1,550 - $2,214
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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 - $1,750
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Morris Garden Apartments
277 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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$1,639 - $2,769
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$1,639 - $2,769
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Cabot Crossing
130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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$1,650 - $1,775
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Middlesex Gardens
1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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40 Highland St, Unit 9
40 Highland StLowell, MA 01852
216 Central St
LowellMA01852
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$1,700
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$1,700
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804 Broadway St, Unit 1
804 Broadway StLowell, MA 01854
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$1,700
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$1,700
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800 Broadway St, Unit 1
800 Broadway StLowell, MA 01854
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$1,700 - $2,575
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPrinceton Park Apartments
670-678 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
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$1,725 - $2,125
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Crossing
2 Village LnTyngsboro, MA 01879
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973 Central St, Unit 3
973 Central StLowell, MA 01852
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$1,825 - $2,250
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$1,825 - $2,250
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$1,825 - $2,250
Kent Apartments
1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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$1,850 - $2,150
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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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712 Chelmsford St, Unit 301
712 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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$1,8501 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15
712 Chelmsford St, Unit 201
712 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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$1,855 - $2,250
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowYork Apartments
151-159 Wood StLowell, MA 01851
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$1,900 - $2,200
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 159 Nesmith St
59 Nesmith StLowell, MA 01852
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40 Highland St, Unit 17
40 Highland StLowell, MA 01852
100 Appleton St
LowellMA01852
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$2,000 - $2,200
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability255 Nesmith St
255 Nesmith StLowell, MA 01852
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowIsobel Lofts-RENT SPECIALS
78-80 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01852
53 Melrose Ave
LowellMA01854
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24 Waugh St, Unit 10
24 Waugh StLowell, MA 01854
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144 Stevens St, Unit 3
144 Stevens StLowell, MA 01851
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Emery
218 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01852
82 Boylston Ln, Unit #18
82 Boylston Ln
LowellMA01852
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$2,100
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77 Agawam St, Unit 3
77 Agawam StLowell, MA 01852
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18 Waugh St, Unit 8
18 Waugh StLowell, MA 01854
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144 Stevens St, Unit 2
144 Stevens StLowell, MA 01851
49 Wamesit St
LowellMA01852
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$2,200
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545 Wilder St, Unit 545 Wilder
545 Wilder StLowell, MA 01851
82 Boylston Ln
LowellMA01852
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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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Olde English Village
704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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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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116 Fletcher St
116 Fletcher StLowell, MA 01854
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Chelmsford, MA Local Guide
Old Town Hall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts by John Phelan is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
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 | $2,014 | $1,550 | $2,560 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $1,595 | $3,302 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,875 | $1,800 | $3,921 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,253 | $900 | $5,602 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $2,500 | $2,790 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelmsford, MA
Pricing Updated: 08/14/2026Current apartment rentals in the Chelmsford, MA area range in price from $900 to $5,602 with an overall median price of $2,552. 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 | $2,236 | $1,595 | 65 |
| South Chelmsford | $2,640 | $900 | 233 |
Cheapest Available Chelmsford Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelmsford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Morris Garden Apartments in the Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,595. Coach House in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,629. 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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| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Coach House | The Oak | Studio,1BA | $1,629 |
| Cabot Crossing | The Quilt Premium Plus | Studio,1BA | $1,639 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Hallmark Village and Northwood Common | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| River Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Kent Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Westford Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,999 |
| The Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,012 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA
As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelmsford area is the $1.71 price per square foot 182 Pleasant St Model at 182 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Chelmsford apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at CARLTON PLACE starting at $2,299 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley 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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| 182 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd Floor | 182 Pleasant St | 3BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| CARLTON PLACE | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Princeton Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| IMPERIAL GARDENS | Two Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Westford Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Kent Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 110 Pleasant St, Unit 110 pleasant street FL 3 | 110 Pleasant St | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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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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