Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA from $1,300 (33 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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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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265-267 Nesmith St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265-267 Nesmith St

265-267 Nesmith 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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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: 09/16/2025

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$3,024$1,59564
South Chelmsford$3,978$1,500189

Cheapest Available Chelmsford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelmsford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge in the Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,677. Cabot Crossing in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelmsford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,677
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,720
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTSOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,785
59 Nesmith StStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Coach HouseThe OakStudio,1BA$1,825
The Residences at CrosspointStudioStudio,1BA$1,848
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,950
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Dog Friendly2BR,1BA$2,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chelmsford area is the $1.30 price per square foot 71 Bolton St Model at 71 Bolton St, Unit Apt1 in the in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Chelmsford apartment is the 117 Stevens St Model at 117 Stevens St, Unit 117 starting at $2,900 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Highlands 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.
71 Bolton St, Unit Apt171 Bolton St3BR,1BA$1.30
117 Stevens St, Unit 117117 Stevens St3BR,1BA$1.80
Grandview ApartmentsA12BR,2BA$2.58
Stevens Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
93 Whipple St, Unit 193 Whipple St3BR,1BA$2.40
CARLTON PLACE1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Dog Friendly2BR,1BA$2.40
Aspen Regency$2.67/sq.ft. - Unit A1BR,1BA$2.67
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.60
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 $1,720.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chelmsford Apartment is $1,677 at Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge.

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 Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge.

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 $3,968.

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