Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Chelmsford, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chelmsford
$2,930/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Chelmsford is $2,930 per month as of August 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $1,005 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelmsford
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 20% 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 $2,650, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelmsford run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,375 | No Change |  26% | |
1 bedroom | $2,171 | 10% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,955 | 2% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $4,885 | 2% | 57% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | 38% | 35% |
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 | $2,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 8% | 13% | |
Houses | $3,500 | 16% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,375
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,171
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,955
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,885
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
57%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
38%
Last year
35%
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
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
16%
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
52%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chelmsford, MA is 5% higher than the median rent in Andover, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,800
5%$3,031
18%$2,900
4%$2,400
41%$2,350
2%$1,900
17%$2,000
8%$2,200
5%$2,257
3%$3,200
212%$2,975
$3,167
70%Discover rentals in Chelmsford, MA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chelmsford
189 Littleton Rd #44, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chelmsford
215 Chelmsford St #8, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chelmsford
1 Pasture Ln #NA, Chelmsford, MA 01824
4 beds
3.5 baths
$12,500
$11,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
11 Cushing Pl #204, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
104 Turnpike Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$2,899–$3,325
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11 Cushing Pl #204, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
6h ago
198 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$3,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Chelmsford
3 Howard Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Nov 15
2d ago
104 Turnpike Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$2,899–$3,325
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11 Cushing Pl #204, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chelmsford
1 Pasture Ln #NA, Chelmsford, MA 01824
4 beds
3.5 baths
$12,500
$11,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
6h ago
198 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$3,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
104 Turnpike Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$2,899–$3,325
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
104 Turnpike Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$2,899–$3,325
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chelmsford
1 Pasture Ln #NA, Chelmsford, MA 01824
4 beds
3.5 baths
$12,500
$11,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chelmsford
189 Littleton Rd #44, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chelmsford
215 Chelmsford St #8, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
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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 $2,930 per month as of August 22, 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 20% since last year.
How does Chelmsford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chelmsford is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,005 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 $117,000/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).