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

Prices and availability in Chelmsford, MA were last updated on 11 Sep 2026.

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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 $2,570.

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 $3,247.

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 $4,221.

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 $4,420 and $5,547.

What type of rental buildings are in Chelmsford, MA?

In Chelmsford, 18% of the residents are renting compared to 82% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of Chelmsford's rentals, 72% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.

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

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.

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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