Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Chelmsford Neighborhood of Chelmsford, MA from $1,550 (24 Rentals)

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The Meadows
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$1,893 - $2,880

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Base Rent$1,893 - $2,880

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Meadows

82 Brick Kiln RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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property at 37 Glen Ave
$2,700

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Base Rent$2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,700
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1

37 Glen Ave

ChelmsfordMA01824
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Morris Garden Apartments
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$1,595 - $1,775

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Base Rent$1,595 - $1,775

Total Monthly Price$1,595 - $1,775
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Morris Garden Apartments

277 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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Cabot Crossing
$1,684 - $2,567

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Base Rent$1,684 - $2,567

Total Monthly Price$1,684 - $2,567
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cabot Crossing

130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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545 Wilder St, Unit 545 Wilder
$2,075

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Base Rent$2,075

Total Monthly Price$2,075
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

545 Wilder St, Unit 545 Wilder

545 Wilder StLowell, MA 01851
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property at 27-29 Jean Ave
$2,085

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Base Rent$2,085

Total Monthly Price$2,085
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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27-29 Jean Ave

LowellMA01852

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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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property at 27 Jean Ave
$2,085

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Base Rent$2,085

Total Monthly Price$2,085
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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27 Jean Ave

LowellMA01852
property at 1506 Gorham St
$2,425

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Base Rent$2,425

Total Monthly Price$2,425
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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1506 Gorham St

LowellMA01852

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Cheapest Available East Chelmsford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Chelmsford area of Chelmsford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Morris Garden Apartments priced from $1,595. Coach House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,629. Here are the most affordable East Chelmsford apartments for rent in Chelmsford, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
Coach HouseThe OakStudio,1BA$1,629
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,684
The MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$1,893
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chelmsford, MA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Chelmsford area is the $2.39 price per square foot Watt Model at The Point at 3 North in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value East Chelmsford apartment is the 677 Westford St Model at 677 Westford St, Unit 1 starting at $2,650 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Chelmsford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Point at 3 NorthWatt3BR,2BA$2.39
677 Westford St, Unit 1677 Westford St3BR,1BA$1.66
The KinlochStirling2BR,2BA$2.61
Mill and 3 ApartmentsUnit A2BR,2BA$2.72
545 Wilder St, Unit 545 Wilder545 Wilder St2BR,1BA$2.08
3 Meeting House Rd1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
The Residences at CrosspointOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.82
Aspen Regency$2.87/sq.ft. - Unit A1BR,1BA$2.87
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.39

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Chelmsford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Chelmsford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Chelmsford is under $2,506.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Chelmsford?

The cheapest apartment in East Chelmsford is Morris Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in East Chelmsford costs $2,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 16 regular apartments in East Chelmsford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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