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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$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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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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151-153 Charles St

LowellMA01852
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Middlesex Gardens
$1,650 - $1,795
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$1,650 - $1,795

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Middlesex Gardens

1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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property at 148 B St

$1,800

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$1,800

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148 B St

LowellMA01851
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Kent Apartments
$1,800 - $2,375
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$1,800 - $2,375

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Kent Apartments

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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33-35 State St
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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
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116 Fletcher St

116 Fletcher StLowell, MA 01854
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Pine Walk
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Walk

399 Walker StLowell, MA 01851
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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
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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 Studio unit found at Cabot Crossing priced from $1,591. 265-267 Nesmith St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable South Chelmsford apartments for rent in Chelmsford, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt PremiumStudio,1BA$1,591
265-267 Nesmith St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
IMPERIAL GARDENSStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Princeton Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Coach HouseThe Willow1BR,1BA$1,843

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chelmsford, MA

As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Chelmsford area is the $2.10 price per square foot $2.10/sq.ft. - Unit B2 and Study Corner Model at Aspen Regency in the in the Nutting Lake neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value South Chelmsford apartment is the Noble Model at The Point at 3 North starting at $3,185 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley 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.
Aspen Regency$2.10/sq.ft. - Unit B2 and Study Corner2BR,2BA$2.10
The Point at 3 NorthNoble2BR,2BA$2.50
Grandview ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.47
Kensington at ChelmsfordConcord2BR,2BA$2.51
Stevens Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
79 Fairfield St, Unit 79 Fairfield St Lowell MA79 Fairfield St2BR,1BA$2.67
Westford Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
19 Hurd St, Unit 19 Hurd St Unit 119 Hurd St1BR,1BA$2.19
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
21 Hurd St, Unit 21 Hurd St Unit 121 Hurd St1BR,1BA$2.61

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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 Cabot Crossing listed at $1,591.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Chelmsford Apartment is $1,600 at 265-267 Nesmith 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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