Last updated on September 29, 2026

Average rent in
North Chelmsford, MA

Median rent

Median rent in North Chelmsford

$2,900/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Chelmsford is $2,900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$2.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Chelmsford

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Chelmsford rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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

Rent trends in North Chelmsford, MA

Average rent prices in North Chelmsford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 North Chelmsford, MA

Rent prices in North Chelmsford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Chelmsford is $2,695, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in North Chelmsford run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,875.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,495

29%

34%

2 bedroom

$2,900

4%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,500

3%

-

4 bedroom

$2,850

6%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North 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.

Discover rentals in North Chelmsford, MA

180 Tyngsboro Rd #39 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in North Chelmsford

Bright 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In North Chelmsford

180 Tyngsboro Rd #39, North Chelmsford, MA 01863

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
71 Princeton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in North Chelmsford

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
191 Smith St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in North Chelmsford

4 bed 1 bath Apartment for Rent

191 Smith St #3, North Chelmsford, MA 01863

4 beds

1 bath

$2,850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
23 Tobin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in North Chelmsford

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,850

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

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Frequently asked questions for North Chelmsford, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the North Chelmsford rental market.

How much is rent in North Chelmsford?

The average rent in North Chelmsford is $2,900 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Chelmsford?

Average rent prices in North Chelmsford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does North Chelmsford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Chelmsford is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Chelmsford?

To comfortably afford rent in North Chelmsford, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/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).

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