Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Chelmsford Neighborhood of Chelmsford, MA from $1,320 (64 Rentals)

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The Meadows
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$1,893 - $2,880

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Base Rent$1,893 - $2,880

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Meadows

82 Brick Kiln RdChelmsford, MA 01824
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property at 189 Littleton Rd
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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189 Littleton Rd

ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 215 Chelmsford St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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215 Chelmsford St

ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 136 Morocco Ave
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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136 Morocco Ave

ChelmsfordMA01824
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Morris Garden Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,595 - $1,775

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Base Rent$1,595 - $1,775

Total Monthly Price$1,595 - $1,775
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Morris Garden Apartments

277 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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Middlesex Gardens
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$1,650 - $1,950

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Base Rent$1,650 - $1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,650 - $1,950
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Middlesex Gardens

1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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property at 216 Central St
$1,650 - $1,950

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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216 Central St

LowellMA01852
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Cabot Crossing
$1,684 - $2,567

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,684 - $2,567

Total Monthly Price$1,684 - $2,567
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cabot Crossing

130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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Kent Apartments
$1,850 - $2,225

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Base Rent$1,850 - $2,225

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $2,225
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 10

Kent Apartments

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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property at 100 Appleton St
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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100 Appleton St

LowellMA01852
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545 Wilder St, Unit 545 Wilder
$2,075

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,075

Total Monthly Price$2,075
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

545 Wilder St, Unit 545 Wilder

545 Wilder StLowell, MA 01851
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property at 49 Wamesit St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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49 Wamesit St, Unit Wamesit 1

49 Wamesit St
LowellMA01852
property at 93 Whipple St
$2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

93 Whipple St

LowellMA01852
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831 Princeton Blvd
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

831 Princeton Blvd

831 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
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property at 80 Middlesex St
$2,210 - $3,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,210

Total Monthly Price$2,210
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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80 Middlesex St

LowellMA01852

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201 Canal
$2,219 - $3,190

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Base Rent$2,219 - $3,190

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

201 Canal

201 Canal StLowell, MA 01852
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Loft Two Seven
$2,220 - $3,320

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,220 - $3,320

Total Monthly Price$2,220 - $3,320
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Loft Two Seven

27 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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property at 321 Lawrence St
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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321 Lawrence St

LowellMA01852
property at 41 Nichols St
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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41 Nichols St

LowellMA01851
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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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Olde English Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olde English Village

704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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The Lancelot
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lancelot

161 Stevens 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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property at 114 Appleton St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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114 Appleton St

LowellMA01852
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Pine Walk
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Walk

399 Walker 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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265-267 Nesmith St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265-267 Nesmith St

265-267 Nesmith StLowell, MA 01852
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59 Nesmith St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

59 Nesmith St

59 Nesmith StLowell, MA 01852

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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 Morris Garden Apartments priced from $1,595. The Lancelot has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable South Chelmsford apartments for rent in Chelmsford, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
The Lancelot1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Coach HouseThe OakStudio,1BA$1,629
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,684
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,799
The MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$1,893
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,950
90 Appleton St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,950
100 Appleton St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chelmsford, MA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Chelmsford area is the $2.39 price per square foot Watt Model at The Point at 3 North in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value South Chelmsford apartment is the 677 Westford St Model at 677 Westford St, Unit 1 starting at $2,650 with a $1.66 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 Point at 3 NorthWatt3BR,2BA$2.39
677 Westford St, Unit 1677 Westford St3BR,1BA$1.66
182 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd Floor182 Pleasant St3BR,1BA$1.71
653 Broadway St, Unit #3653 Broadway St3BR,1BA$2.45
545 Wilder St, Unit 545 Wilder545 Wilder St2BR,1BA$2.08
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
90 Appleton St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.29
100 Appleton St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.29
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.39
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13

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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 $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 $1,595, while the average apartment in South Chelmsford costs $2,640.

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 17 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 $177 which is $2,463 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Chelmsford.

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