Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Chelmsford Neighborhood of Chelmsford, MA from $1,300 (28 Rentals)

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property at 30 Worthen St

$1,900

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$1,900

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30 Worthen St

ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 151-153 Charles St

$1,600

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$1,600

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151-153 Charles St

LowellMA01852

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property at 116 Appleton St

$1,650

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$1,650

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116 Appleton St

LowellMA01852
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Middlesex Gardens
$1,695 - $1,850
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$1,695 - $1,850

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$1,695 - $1,850
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Middlesex Gardens

1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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25 and 33 Morse Street
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$1,795 - $1,895
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$1,795 - $1,895

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25 and 33 Morse Street

25 Morse StLowell, MA 01851
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property at 172 Nesmith St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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172 Nesmith St

LowellMA01852
property at 100 Appleton St

$1,900

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$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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100 Appleton St

LowellMA01852

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Kent Apartments
$1,900 - $2,300
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Kent Apartments

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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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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Northwood Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex 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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Olde English Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olde English Village

704-718 Chelmsford 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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59 Nesmith St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

59 Nesmith St

59 Nesmith StLowell, MA 01852
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The Lancelot
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lancelot

161 Stevens StLowell, MA 01851
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South Chelmsford, Chelmsford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Chelmsford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Chelmsford area of Chelmsford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 33-35 State St priced from $1,300. Coach House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,565. Here are the most affordable South Chelmsford apartments for rent in Chelmsford, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
33-35 State St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Coach HouseThe OakStudio,1BA$1,565
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,589
265-267 Nesmith St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
IMPERIAL GARDENSStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
Pine Walk1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,699
Princeton Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
25 and 33 Morse Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chelmsford, MA

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Chelmsford area is the $1.48 price per square foot 150 Pleasant St Model at 150 Pleasant St in the in the Back Central neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value South Chelmsford apartment is the 125 London St Model at 125 London St, Unit Main starting at $3,000 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the South Lowell neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Chelmsford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
150 Pleasant St150 Pleasant St5BR,2BA$1.48
125 London St, Unit Main125 London St5BR,3BA$1.76
829 Princeton Blvd829 Princeton Blvd3BR,2BA$1.67
328 Stevens St, Unit 2328 Stevens St3BR,1BA$1.66
635 Broadway St, Unit 1st Floor635 Broadway St3BR,1BA$2.14
Aspen Regency$2.18/sq.ft. - Unit B2 and Study Corner2BR,2BA$2.18
39 Saint James St, Unit 139 Saint James St2BR,2BA$1.83
CARLTON PLACE1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
33-35 State St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Chelmsford, Chelmsford, MA

Ranked #2

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Getting Around the South Chelmsford Neighborhood in Chelmsford, MA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 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 South Chelmsford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Chelmsford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Chelmsford is at Coach House listed at $1,565.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Chelmsford Apartment is $1,300 at 33-35 State St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Chelmsford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Chelmsford is starting from $1,700 at 265-267 Nesmith St.

What is the most affordable South Chelmsford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Chelmsford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Point at 3 North and starts from $3,677.

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