Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 15, 2026

Average rent in
Chelmsford, MA

Last updated on April 15, 2026

Last updated on April 15, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelmsford, MA is $2,450. This is +26%, or $512, higher than the national average.

$2.99

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,450

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

10

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelmsford, MA is $2,450. This is +26%, or $512, higher than the national average.

$2.99

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

90%
10%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

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Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Chelmsford, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent price trends in
Chelmsford, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelmsford, MA have increased by 16% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Chelmsford, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Chelmsford, MA is $2,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, MA costs about $2,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,600. Houses for rent in Chelmsford, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,200

5%

18%

2 bedroom

$2,795

5%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,615

2%

53%

4 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

-

Studio

$1,400

No Change

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,615

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

53%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chelmsford, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Chelmsford, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Chelmsford, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Andover, MA.

Chelmsford

Median rent price$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,725
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chelmsford, MA is 10% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.

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Discover rentals in Chelmsford, MA

Worthen Realty Trust - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Worthen Realty Trust

30 Worthen St, Chelmsford, MA 01824

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

27 Summer St Unit 27 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chelmsford

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,100

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

215 Chelmsford St Unit 8 #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Chelmsford

CONDOS - Chelmsford, MA

215 Chelmsford St Unit 8 #8, Chelmsford, MA 01824

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

255 North Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Chelmsford

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

117 Gorham St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chelmsford

SINGLE_FAMILY - Chelmsford, MA

117 Gorham St, Chelmsford, MA 01824

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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