Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA from $1,300 (28 Rentals)

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265 Stackpole St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265 Stackpole St

265 Stackpole 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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Oak Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Residences

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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Edgewood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewood Gardens

231 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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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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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 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Walk

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

Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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The Lancelot
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: 07/31/2025

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$2,672$1,59548
South Chelmsford$3,727$1,59595

Cheapest Available Chelmsford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelmsford, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Meadows in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood priced from $1,541. Cabot Crossing in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelmsford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MeadowsTwo Bedroom - Classic2BR,1BA$1,541
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,725
Stevens Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Coach HouseThe OakStudio,1BA$1,825
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,025
Westford Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,050
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,100
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelmsford area is the $2.12 price per square foot 25 Ware St Model at 25 Ware St, Unit #3 in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Chelmsford apartment is the 175 Littleton Rd Model at 175 Littleton Rd, Unit 2 starting at $2,250 with a $1.85 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
25 Ware St, Unit #325 Ware St3BR,1BA$2.12
175 Littleton Rd, Unit 2175 Littleton Rd2BR,2BA$1.85
Grandview ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.47
WaterheadAssabet1BR,1BA$2.33
Stevens Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.39
Westford Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
12 Grafton St, Unit 1212 Grafton St1BR,1BA$2.55

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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

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

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 Cabot Crossing listed at $1,659.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelmsford Apartment is $1,750 at Stevens Street Apartments.

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 $2,020 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 $4,620.

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