
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Chelmsford Neighborhood of Chelmsford, MA from $1,300 (44 Rentals)
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Coach House

7 Glen Ave, Unit 11

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The Meadows

3 Central Square, Unit 11

17 Sinai Cir

7 Glen Ave

40 Highland St, Unit 9
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Cabot Crossing

Princeton Park Apartments

Hallmark Village and Northwood Common

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Middlesex Gardens

6 Harvard St

973 Central St, Unit 3

Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments

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Kent Apartments
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712 Chelmsford St, Unit 301

712 Chelmsford St, Unit 201

York Apartments

59 Nesmith St

40 Highland St, Unit 17

255 Nesmith St

110 Gorham St

100 Appleton St
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240 Jackson St, Unit 622

85 Sherman St

Appleton Mills

Northwood Common

Morris Garden Apartments

Highland Street Apartments

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Olde English Village
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Edgewood Gardens

114 Appleton St

116 Fletcher St

Pine Walk

IMPERIAL GARDENS

25 and 33 Morse Street

HADLEY PARK APARTMENTS

265-267 Nesmith St
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The Lancelot

PRINCETON BELVIDERE

33-35 State St
South Chelmsford, Chelmsford, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Chelmsford?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Chelmsford Studio Apartments | $2,073 | $1,686 | $2,560 |
| South Chelmsford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $1,650 | $3,302 |
| South Chelmsford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $1,800 | $3,870 |
| South Chelmsford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,220 | $2,100 | $5,602 |
| South Chelmsford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $2,500 | $2,790 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Chelmsford Neighborhood of Chelmsford, MA.
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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 Highland Street Apartments priced from $1,650. Cabot Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,673. Here are the most affordable South Chelmsford apartments for rent in Chelmsford, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Cabot Crossing | The Hamilton Premium Plus | 1BR,1BA | $1,673 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Kent Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Westford Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Coach House | The Oak | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,990 |
| Hallmark Village and Northwood Common | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,013 |
| Princeton Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom Dog Friendly | 2BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chelmsford, MA
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Chelmsford area is the $1.73 price per square foot 190 Wilder St Model at 190 Wilder St, Unit 2R in the in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value South Chelmsford apartment is the 182 Pleasant St Model at 182 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,400 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Lower Belvidere 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 | $1.73 |
| 182 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd Floor | 182 Pleasant St | 3BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Grandview Apartments | A1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Beaver Brook Crossing Apartments | Jones | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| CARLTON PLACE | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| IMPERIAL GARDENS | Two Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Princeton Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom Dog Friendly | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Highland Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Chelmsford Apartments
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 $2,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Chelmsford?
The cheapest apartment in South Chelmsford is Highland Street Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in South Chelmsford costs $3,600.
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 23 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 $264 which is $3,336 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Chelmsford.
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