Cheap Homes for Rent in Chelmsford, MA from $1,000 (23 Rentals)

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property at 85 Sherman St

$1,000

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85 Sherman St

LowellMA01852
property at 3 Central Square

$1,500

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$1,500

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3 Central Square, Unit 11

3 Central Square
ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 114 Appleton St

$1,650

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$1,650

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114 Appleton St

LowellMA01852

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property at 7 Glen Ave

$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Glen Ave, Unit 11

7 Glen Ave
ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 7 Glen Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Glen Ave

ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 240 Jackson St

$2,000

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$2,000

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240 Jackson St, Unit 622

240 Jackson St
LowellMA01852
property at 240 Jackson St

$2,095

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$2,095

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240 Jackson St

LowellMA01852

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property at 201 Thorndike St

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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201 Thorndike St

LowellMA01852
property at 82 Boylston Ln

$2,100

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$2,100

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82 Boylston Ln, Unit #18

82 Boylston Ln
LowellMA01852
property at 404 Stevens St

$2,200

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$2,200

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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404 Stevens St, Unit 2

404 Stevens St
LowellMA01851

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property at 1245 Pawtucket Blvd

$2,200

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1245 Pawtucket Blvd

LowellMA01854
property at 215 Chelmsford St

$2,200

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$2,200

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215 Chelmsford St

ChelmsfordMA01824

Chelmsford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelmsford, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

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$2,250$1,9503
South Chelmsford$15,000$1,00024

Cheapest Available Chelmsford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelmsford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Street Apartments in the Back Central neighborhood priced from $1,650. Cabot Crossing in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,673. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelmsford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Cabot CrossingThe Hamilton Premium Plus1BR,1BA$1,673
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
River Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelmsford area is the $1.73 price per square foot 190 Wilder St Model at 190 Wilder St, Unit 2R in the in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Chelmsford apartment is the 182 Pleasant St Model at 182 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,400 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Lower Belvidere 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.
190 Wilder St, Unit 2R190 Wilder St4BR,1BA$1.73
182 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd Floor182 Pleasant St3BR,1BA$1.71
CARLTON PLACE2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.29
58 Call St, Unit 58B58 Call St1BR,1BA$2.10
10 Patricia Dr, Unit 10 Patricia Dr10 Patricia Dr2BR,1BA$2.32
IMPERIAL GARDENSTwo Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.34
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Dog Friendly2BR,1BA$2.39
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
Highland Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelmsford

What type of rentals are currently available in Chelmsford?

There are currently 316 Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $5,602. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chelmsford ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chelmsford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chelmsford ranges from $1,000 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,452.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chelmsford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chelmsford range from $2,100 to $5,602, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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