Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Chelmsford Neighborhood of Chelmsford, MA from $1,100 (22 Rentals)

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Appleton Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Mills

219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Oak Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Residences

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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Olde English Village
Studio Apartments

Olde English Village

704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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IMPERIAL GARDENS
2 Bedroom Apartments

IMPERIAL GARDENS

1982-1990 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Edgewood Gardens
1 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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Pine Walk
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Walk

399 Walker StLowell, MA 01851
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Northwood Common
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex 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 Kent Apartments priced from $1,425. Hallmark Village and Northwood Common has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable South Chelmsford apartments for rent in Chelmsford, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Hallmark Village and Northwood CommonStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Pine Walk1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Stevens Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chelmsford, MA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Chelmsford area is the $1.05 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at The Residences at Crosspoint in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,326. The second greatest value South Chelmsford apartment is the 25 Ware St Model at 25 Ware St, Unit #3 starting at $2,650 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Highlands 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.
The Residences at CrosspointOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
25 Ware St, Unit #325 Ware St3BR,1BA$2.12
Grandview ApartmentsA12BR,2BA$2.58
WaterheadAssabet1BR,1BA$2.47
Stevens Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.39
61 Carlisle Street, Unit Unit161 Carlisle Street1BR,1BA$2.49
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.52
11 Cady St, Unit 1R11 Cady St1BR,1BA$2.28
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Chelmsford, Chelmsford, MA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Chelmsford, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 Hallmark Village and Northwood Common listed at $1,525.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Chelmsford Apartment is $1,425 at Kent Apartments.

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 $2,025 at Hallmark Village and Northwood Common.

What is the most affordable South Chelmsford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Chelmsford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alexan Chelmsford and starts from $4,645.

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