Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 14, 2026
Average rent in
Chelmsford, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chelmsford
$2,887/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Chelmsford is $2,887 per month as of July 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $937 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chelmsford
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chelmsford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chelmsford, MA
Average rent prices in Chelmsford have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $2,875, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Chelmsford run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,375 | No Change |  26% | |
1 bedroom | $2,430 | 6% | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $2,925 | 2% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | 16% | 65% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | 30% | 14% |
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 | $2,875 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,900 | 23% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,375
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,430
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
65%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
14%
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
$2,875
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
23%
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
48%higher than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chelmsford, MA is equal to the median rent in Andover, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,900
1%$2,840
20%$2,800
6%$2,150
47%$2,322
1%$2,000
10%$2,100
4%$2,200
23%$2,175
3%$3,450
182%$2,975
4%$2,812
31%Discover rentals in Chelmsford, MA
3d ago
30 Worthen St, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chelmsford
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chelmsford
37 Glen Ave #18, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,990
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 Jul 1
14h ago
104 Turnpike Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,600–$3,575
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
198 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1h ago
198 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
14h ago
104 Turnpike Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,600–$3,575
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
198 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chelmsford
181 Littleton Rd #302, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 16
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
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chelmsford
37 Glen Ave #18, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,990
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 Jul 1
3d ago
30 Worthen St, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
104 Turnpike Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$2,925–$3,575
Price drop
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
Condo for rent in Chelmsford
181 Littleton Rd #302, Chelmsford, MA 01824
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 $2,887 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chelmsford?
Average rent prices in Chelmsford have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Chelmsford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chelmsford is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $937 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 $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford offers excellent options for pet owners, with 68% of rental listings welcoming pets. This makes the city particularly accommodating for renters with animals, providing a wide selection of pet-friendly properties to choose from.
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).