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Apartments for Rent in Chelmsford, MA

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When were prices and availability in Chelmsford, MA last updated?

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

What are the best apartments in Chelmsford, MA?

The best apartments in Chelmsford, MA are: The Meadows, Alexan Chelmsford, Coach House, The Kinloch and The Commons at Drum Hill.

What is the average rent in Chelmsford, MA?

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

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Chelmsford, MA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Chelmsford, MA is between $1,629 and $2,470.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, MA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, MA is between $1,843 and $4,413.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, MA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, MA is between $2,186 and $4,868.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, MA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, MA is between $3,200 and $4,478.

What type of rental buildings are in Chelmsford, MA?

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.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Chelmsford, MA?

The average age of rental buildings in Chelmsford is 22 years old, with 69% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 86% are garden-style apartment communities, 14% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Chelmsford, MA?

Rental apartments in Chelmsford come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 5% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 37% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 55% of all rentals in Chelmsford. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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