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property at 348 Walker St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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348 Walker St

LowellMA01851
property at 24 Lyon St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Lyon St

LowellMA01852
property at 180 Tyngsboro Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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180 Tyngsboro Rd

ChelmsfordMA01863

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property at 70 Tyngsboro Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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70 Tyngsboro Rd

ChelmsfordMA01863
property at 16 Middlesex St

$2,075

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$2,075

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$2,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Middlesex St

ChelmsfordMA01863
property at 58 Temple St

$2,085

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$2,085

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$2,085

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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58 Temple St

LowellMA01851
property at 61 Chapel St

$2,085

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$2,085

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$2,085

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61 Chapel St

LowellMA01852
property at 96 Richardson Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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96 Richardson Rd

ChelmsfordMA01863

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property at 101 Boston Rd

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101 Boston Rd, Unit Sarah

101 Boston Rd
ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 58-60 Temple St

$2,085 - $2,185

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$2,185

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$2,185

4 Bedroom Rentals

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58-60 Temple St

LowellMA01851
property at 132 Tyngsboro Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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132 Tyngsboro Rd, Unit 9

132 Tyngsboro Rd
ChelmsfordMA01863
property at 215 Chelmsford St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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215 Chelmsford St

ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 404 Stevens St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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404 Stevens St, Unit 2

404 Stevens St
LowellMA01851
property at 240 Jackson St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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240 Jackson St

LowellMA01852

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property at 22 Chapel St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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22 Chapel St

LowellMA01852
property at 201 Thorndike St

$2,200 - $2,400

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$2,200

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201 Thorndike St

LowellMA01852
property at 189 Littleton Rd

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

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189 Littleton Rd

ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 3 Merrimac Way

$2,299

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$2,299

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$2,299

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3 Merrimac Way

TyngsboroMA01879
property at 1225 Pawtucket Blvd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1225 Pawtucket Blvd

LowellMA01854
property at 230 Gorham St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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230 Gorham St

LowellMA01852

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property at 199 Wilder St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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199 Wilder St, Unit 1

199 Wilder St
LowellMA01851
property at 277 E Merrimack St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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277 E Merrimack St

LowellMA01852
property at 53 Magnolia Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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53 Magnolia Ave

BillericaMA01821

Chelmsford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chelmsford, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/08/2026

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$2,800$1,67260
South Chelmsford$2,995$1,499243

Cheapest Available Chelmsford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chelmsford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Morris Garden Apartments in the Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,450. IMPERIAL GARDENS in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chelmsford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
IMPERIAL GARDENSStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Coach HouseThe OakStudio,1BA$1,629
Hillcrest GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,699
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,810
River Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
Middlesex Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,825
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTSTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chelmsford area is the $1.87 price per square foot 190 Wilder St Model at 190 Wilder St, Unit 2R in the in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Chelmsford apartment is the 66 Sherburne Ave Model at 66 Sherburne Ave, Unit Basement apartment starting at $2,500 with a $1.72 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.
190 Wilder St, Unit 2R190 Wilder St4BR,1BA$1.87
66 Sherburne Ave, Unit Basement apartment66 Sherburne Ave2BR,1BA$1.72
Aspen Regency$2.48/sq.ft. - Unit B2 and Study Corner2BR,2BA$2.48
Grandview ApartmentsC2BR,2BA$2.43
23 A St, Unit my home for rent23 A St3BR,1BA$1.87
201 Canal2 Bedroom 2A 2B 2C 2D 2G & 2H - Workforce2BR,2BA$2.25
58 Call St, Unit 58B58 Call St1BR,1BA$2.10
CARLTON PLACE1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.09
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelmsford

What type of rentals are currently available in Chelmsford?

There are currently 327 Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,499 to $4,533. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chelmsford ranging from $950 to $5,900.

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 $950 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,777.

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 $4,533, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,085 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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