Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA

Prices and availability in Chelmsford, MA were last updated on 24 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Chelmsford, MA are: The Meadows, Alexan Chelmsford, Coach House, The Commons at Drum Hill and Scotty Hollow Dr, Unit B7.

The average rent in Chelmsford, MA is $2,558.

The price range for a studio apartment in Chelmsford, MA is between $1,629 and $2,570.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, MA is between $2,087 and $3,261.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, MA is between $2,186 and $3,939.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, MA is between $4,420 and $5,547.

In Chelmsford 18% of the housing is rented out compared to 82% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 18% of Chelmsford's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 72% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Chelmsford are about 22 years old, on average. Of these, 69% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 86% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 14% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Chelmsford are around 5% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 37% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 55% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.