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44 Boston RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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114 Gorham St
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82 Brick Kiln RdChelmsford, MA 01824
101 Boston Rd
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101 Boston Rd, Unit Sarah
101 Boston Rd
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70 Tyngsboro Rd
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16 Middlesex St
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96 Richardson Rd
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215 Chelmsford St
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189 Littleton Rd
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 9Hallmark Village and Northwood Common
727 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
114 Appleton St
LowellMA01852
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804 Broadway St, Unit 1
804 Broadway StLowell, MA 01854
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPrinceton Park Apartments
670-678 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
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$1,783 - $2,706
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Cabot Crossing
130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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Kent Apartments
1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
6 Harvard St
LowellMA01851
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714 Chelmsford St, Unit 102
714 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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$1,825 - $1,950
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Middlesex Gardens
1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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$1,850 - $2,100
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments
71 Robbins StLowell, MA 01851
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714 Chelmsford St, Unit 304
714 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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716 Chelmsford St, Unit 301
716 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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716 Chelmsford St, Unit 303
716 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowYork Apartments
151-159 Wood StLowell, MA 01851
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33-35 State StLowell, MA 01852
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973 Central St, Unit 3
973 Central StLowell, MA 01852
32 Bellevue St
LowellMA01851
53 Melrose Ave
LowellMA01854
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238 Appleton St, Unit 2
238 Appleton StLowell, MA 01852
238 Appleton St
LowellMA01852
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26 Abbott St
LowellMA01852
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78-80 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01852
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92 Gorham St, Unit 201
92 Gorham StLowell, MA 01852
792 Broadway St
LowellMA01854
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540 E Merrimack St, Unit 1
540 E Merrimack StLowell, MA 01852
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23 A St, Unit my home for rent
23 A StLowell, MA 01851
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPrinceton Westford
500 Princeton Westford WayWestford, MA 01886
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Loft Two Seven
27 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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$2,289 - $3,195
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201 Canal
201 Canal StLowell, MA 01852
20 Boylston St
LowellMA01852
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348 Walker St
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24 Lyon St
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219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Northwood Common
1861-1867 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Morris Garden Apartments
277 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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38-40 Highland StLowell, MA 01852
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109 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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IMPERIAL GARDENS
1982-1990 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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231 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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Olde English Village
704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Chelmsford?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| South Chelmsford Studio Apartments | $2,029 | $1,499 | $2,560 |
| South Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,475 | $1,699 | $3,227 |
| South Chelmsford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $1,800 | $3,870 |
| South Chelmsford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,090 | $2,100 | $4,533 |
| South Chelmsford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,737 | $2,600 | $2,800 |
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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 Morris Garden Apartments priced from $1,450. IMPERIAL GARDENS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable South Chelmsford apartments for rent in Chelmsford, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| IMPERIAL GARDENS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Coach House | The Oak | Studio,1BA | $1,629 |
| Kent Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Cabot Crossing | The Quilt Premium Plus | Studio,1BA | $1,810 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| HADLEY PARK APARTMENTS | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,865 |
| Westford Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Princeton Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chelmsford, MA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South 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 South Chelmsford apartment is the $2.48/sq.ft. - Unit B2 and Study Corner Model at Aspen Regency starting at $3,300 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Nutting Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Chelmsford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Wilder St, Unit 2R | 190 Wilder St | 4BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Aspen Regency | $2.48/sq.ft. - Unit B2 and Study Corner | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| Grandview Apartments | C | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| 23 A St, Unit my home for rent | 23 A St | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 201 Canal | 2 Bedroom 2A 2B 2C 2D 2G & 2H - Workforce | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Princeton Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 33-35 State St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 238 Appleton St, Unit 2 | 238 Appleton St | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| HADLEY PARK APARTMENTS | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
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What is a cheap apartment in South Chelmsford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Chelmsford is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Chelmsford?
The cheapest apartment in South Chelmsford is Morris Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in South Chelmsford costs $2,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 15 regular apartments in South Chelmsford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Chelmsford?
Cheap apartments in South Chelmsford have an average cost of $297 which is $2,698 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Chelmsford.
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