Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Chelmsford, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Chelmsford
$2,800/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Chelmsford is $2,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelmsford
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chelmsford rentals at each price point
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 trends in Chelmsford, MA
Average rent prices in Chelmsford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Chelmsford, MA
Rent prices in Chelmsford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chelmsford is $2,890, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelmsford run $2,540 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,362 | No Change |  19% | |
1 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $2,875 | 1% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $4,400 | 1% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | 12% | 64% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Chelmsford, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,890 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 51% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,362
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
64%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Chelmsford, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,890
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
51%
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.
How does rent in Chelmsford, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chelmsford and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chelmsford
47%higher than the national median
53%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chelmsford, MA is 3% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,900
10%$2,818
11%$2,800
8%$2,109
10%$2,627
27%$1,995
16%$2,000
2%$2,275
20%$2,200
7%$2,950
112%$2,966
3%$3,066
66%Discover rentals in Chelmsford, MA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chelmsford
189 Littleton Rd ##29b, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chelmsford
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1h ago
198 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,880–$3,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
104 Turnpike Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$2,949–$3,059
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chelmsford
181 Littleton Rd #302, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chelmsford
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1h ago
198 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,880–$3,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
104 Turnpike Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$2,949–$3,059
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
104 Turnpike Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$2,949–$3,059
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chelmsford
189 Littleton Rd ##29b, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chelmsford
181 Littleton Rd #302, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Jul 16
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Frequently asked questions for Chelmsford, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Chelmsford rental market.
How much is rent in Chelmsford?
The average rent in Chelmsford is $2,800 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chelmsford?
Average rent prices in Chelmsford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does Chelmsford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chelmsford is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chelmsford?
To comfortably afford rent in Chelmsford, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).