Cheap Homes for Rent in South Chelmsford Neighborhood of Chelmsford, MA from $1,600 (20 Rentals)

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property at 5 Central Square

$1,600

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5 Central Square, Unit 5 1/2, Unit 5 1/2

5 Central Square
ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 114 Appleton St

$1,650

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114 Appleton St

LowellMA01852

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property at 16 Epping St

$1,900

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$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Epping St, Unit 3, Unit 3

16 Epping St
LowellMA01852
property at 351 Pawtucket Blvd

$2,000

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$2,000

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351 Pawtucket Blvd

LowellMA01854
property at 238 Appleton St

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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238 Appleton St

LowellMA01852

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property at 61 Chapel St

$2,200

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61 Chapel St

LowellMA01852

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 Hallmark Village and Northwood Common priced from $1,499. Middlesex Gardens 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
Hallmark Village and Northwood CommonStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,625
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
IMPERIAL GARDENSStudioStudio,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chelmsford, MA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Chelmsford area is the $1.30 price per square foot 292 Wilder St Model at 292 Wilder St, Unit 2 in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value South Chelmsford apartment is the 635 Broadway St Model at 635 Broadway St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $2,950 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Pawtuckettville 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.
292 Wilder St, Unit 2292 Wilder St3BR,2BA$1.30
635 Broadway St, Unit 1st Floor635 Broadway St3BR,1BA$2.11
Aspen Regency$2.44/sq.ft. - Unit B2BR,2BA$2.44
Grandview ApartmentsC2BR,2BA$2.43
653 Broadway St, Unit #3653 Broadway St3BR,1BA$2.41
CARLTON PLACE1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.42
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
Olde English VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Chelmsford

What type of rentals are currently available in South Chelmsford?

There are currently 285 Apartments for Rent in South Chelmsford, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $4,718. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Chelmsford ranging from $1,600 to $4,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Chelmsford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Chelmsford ranges from $1,600 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,738.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Chelmsford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Chelmsford range from $2,000 to $4,718, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $4,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,700.

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