What is the average apartment size in Chelmsford?

The average size for a Chelmsford, MA apartment is 842 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Chelmsford?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Chelmsford is $2,637 per month, a 0.66% increase from last years average of $2,620.

What is the average apartment size in Chelmsford?

The typical apartment in Chelmsford offers about 842 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Chelmsford, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Chelmsford?

The typical rent budget in Chelmsford ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Chelmsford?

In Chelmsford, 17% of households rent while 83% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chelmsford is $2,637, a 0.66% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,620.

One-bedroom apartments provide 715 square feet for $2,452, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,819 offer 969 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Chelmsford, MA

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,637	842 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,452	715 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,819	969 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Chelmsford, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Chelmsford, MA have increased by 0.66% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,620 to $2,637.

What's the typical rent budget in Chelmsford, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Chelmsford, MA (42%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Chelmsford, MA?

2,272 or 17% of the households in Chelmsford, MA are renter-occupied while 11,224 or 83% are owner-occupied.

How Chelmsford Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Chelmsford	$2,637
Boston	$3,637
Worcester	$2,023
Cambridge	$3,612
Somerville	$3,436
Fall River	$2,063
Lowell	$2,293
Quincy	$2,761
Salem	$2,712
Cape Cod	$2,500
Malden	$2,624
Andover Town	$2,737
Bedford	$3,234
Billerica	$2,617
North Andover	$2,748
Acton	$2,513
Tewksbury	$2,703

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Chelmsford apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.