Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Chelmsford, MA from $1,300 (33 Rentals)

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Middlesex Gardens
$1,595 - $1,950
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Middlesex Gardens

1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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River Crossing
$1,799 - $2,099
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$1,799 - $2,099

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River Crossing

2 Village LnTyngsboro, MA 01879
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Kent Apartments
$1,800 - $2,300
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$1,800 - $2,300

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Kent Apartments

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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property at 320 Varnum Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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320 Varnum Ave

LowellMA01854
property at 6 Harvard St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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6 Harvard St

LowellMA01851
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Northwood Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex 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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property at 114 Appleton St

$1,650

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$1,650

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114 Appleton St

LowellMA01852
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IMPERIAL GARDENS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMPERIAL GARDENS

1982-1990 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851

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Whitman Woods
2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitman Woods

1 Longfellow LnTyngsboro, MA 01879
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The Lancelot
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lancelot

161 Stevens StLowell, MA 01851
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property at 45 Harvard St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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45 Harvard St

LowellMA01851
property at 70 Tyngsboro Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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70 Tyngsboro Rd

ChelmsfordMA01863
property at 200 Market St

$2,000 - $2,500

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$2,000

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$2,000

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200 Market St

LowellMA01852
property at 5 Ellis Ave

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

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5 Ellis Ave

LowellMA01854

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property at 18 Cannongate Rd

$2,185

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$2,185

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$2,185

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18 Cannongate Rd

TyngsboroMA01879
property at 132 Tyngsboro Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

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132 Tyngsboro Rd, Unit 9, Unit 9

132 Tyngsboro Rd
ChelmsfordMA01863
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CARLTON PLACE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CARLTON PLACE

39 Carl StLowell, MA 01851
property at 369 Aiken Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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369 Aiken Ave

LowellMA01850
property at 82 Gershom Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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82 Gershom Ave

LowellMA01854
property at 22 Chapel St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

22 Chapel St

LowellMA01852

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property at 61 Chapel St

$2,200

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$2,200

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61 Chapel St

LowellMA01852

North Chelmsford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Chelmsford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Chelmsford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Middlesex Gardens in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood priced from $1,595. Hallmark Village and Northwood Common in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Chelmsford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,625
IMPERIAL GARDENSStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
River Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,799
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
The Lancelot2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,895
Westford Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,925
York ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,985
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Dog Friendly2BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Chelmsford, MA and Nearby

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Chelmsford area is the $2.43 price per square foot C Model at Grandview Apartments in the in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value North Chelmsford apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at CARLTON PLACE starting at $2,199 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Chelmsford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grandview ApartmentsC2BR,2BA$2.43
CARLTON PLACE1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.54
Westford Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.58
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.48
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
Kent ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.02
River Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Chelmsford Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Chelmsford Apartment is $1,595 at Middlesex Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Chelmsford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Chelmsford is starting from $1,825 at Middlesex Gardens.

What is the most affordable North Chelmsford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Chelmsford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alexan Chelmsford and starts from $3,995.

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