Bedroom count

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Last updated on January 14, 2026

Average rent in
Chelmsford, MA

Last updated on January 14, 2026

Last updated on January 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelmsford, MA is $2,489. This is +31%, or $589, higher than the national average.

$2.85

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,489

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Total rentals

10

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chelmsford, MA is $2,489. This is +31%, or $589, higher than the national average.

$2.85

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

87%
13%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,487. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, MA costs about $2,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,875. Houses for rent in Chelmsford, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,792.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,464

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,737

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,747

2%

32%

4 bedroom

$4,000

2%

21%

Studio

$1,450

No Change

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,464

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,737

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,747

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

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$2,489
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chelmsford, MA is equal to the median rent in Andover, MA.

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Discover rentals in Chelmsford, MA

Worthen Realty Trust - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Worthen Realty Trust

30 Worthen St, Chelmsford, MA 01824

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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

Apartment 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 is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

7 Gorham St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chelmsford

4 beds

2 baths

$3,400

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

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Available Nov 18