114 Gorham St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA from $900 (73 Rentals)
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44 Boston RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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The Meadows
82 Brick Kiln RdChelmsford, MA 01824
180 Tyngsboro Rd
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96 Richardson Rd
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215 Chelmsford St
ChelmsfordMA01824
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110 Pleasant St, Unit 110 pleasant street FL 3
110 Pleasant StLowell, MA 01852
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727 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
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Pine Walk
399 Walker StLowell, MA 01851
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Cabot Crossing
130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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670-678 Princeton BlvdLowell, 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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Kent Apartments
1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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714 Chelmsford St, Unit 102
714 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
6 Harvard St
LowellMA01851
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Middlesex Gardens
1895-1905 Middlesex 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
299 Pawtucket Blvd
LowellMA01854
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32 Bellevue St
LowellMA01851
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716 Chelmsford St, Unit 303
716 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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973 Central St, Unit 3
973 Central StLowell, MA 01852
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability255 Nesmith St
255 Nesmith StLowell, MA 01852
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18 Belmont St, Unit 11
18 Belmont StLowell, MA 01851
53 Melrose Ave
LowellMA01854
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24 Waugh St, Unit 10
24 Waugh StLowell, MA 01854
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24 Waugh StLowell, MA 01854
20 Edson St, Unit 20 F
20 Edson St
LowellMA01851
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58 Call St, Unit 58B
58 Call StNorth Billerica, MA 01862
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18 Waugh St, Unit 10
18 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
26 Abbott St
LowellMA01852
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77 Bernier St, Unit 3
77 Bernier StLowell, MA 01852
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78-80 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01852
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151-159 Wood StLowell, MA 01851
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92 Gorham St, Unit 201
92 Gorham StLowell, MA 01852
792 Broadway St
LowellMA01854
82 Boylston Ln
LowellMA01852
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85 Sherman St
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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Morris Garden Apartments
277 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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240 Varnum AveLowell, MA 01854
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110 Delmont AveLowell, MA 01852
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261 Stackpole St
261 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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38-40 Highland StLowell, MA 01852
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109 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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IMPERIAL GARDENS
1982-1990 Middlesex 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 | $1,961 | $1,499 | $2,525 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,440 | $1,675 | $3,227 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,866 | $1,800 | $3,889 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,803 | $900 | $4,533 |
| Cheap Chelmsford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelmsford, MA
Pricing Updated: 06/29/2026Current 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 | $2,625 | $1,672 | 71 |
| South Chelmsford | $3,800 | $900 | 261 |
Cheapest Available Chelmsford Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelmsford, MA is a Studio unit found at Hallmark Village and Northwood Common in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood priced from $1,499. IMPERIAL GARDENS in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hallmark Village and Northwood Common | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| IMPERIAL GARDENS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| Coach House | The Oak | Studio,1BA | $1,629 |
| Pine Walk | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Hillcrest Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Cabot Crossing | The Quilt Premium Plus | Studio,1BA | $1,721 |
| Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Kent Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| River Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,822 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA
As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelmsford area is the $1.72 price per square foot 66 Sherburne Ave Model at 66 Sherburne Ave, Unit Basement apartment in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Chelmsford apartment is the $2.25/sq.ft. - Unit B2 and Study Corner Model at Aspen Regency starting at $3,000 with a $2.25 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. |
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| 66 Sherburne Ave, Unit Basement apartment | 66 Sherburne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Aspen Regency | $2.25/sq.ft. - Unit B2 and Study Corner | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| The Point at 3 North | Noble | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| Grandview Apartments | A1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Beaver Brook Crossing Apartments | Parker 1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| 201 Canal | 2 Bedroom 2B 2C 2D 2F & 2H - Market | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| 58 Call St, Unit 58B | 58 Call St | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| The Residences at Crosspoint | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| COLONY PARK APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Pine Walk | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
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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 $1,822.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chelmsford?
The cheapest apartment in Chelmsford is Pine Walk which is listed at $1,675, while the average apartment in Chelmsford costs $3,212.
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 42 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 $568 which is $2,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chelmsford.
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