Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
North Chelmsford, MA

Median rent

Median rent in North Chelmsford

$2,500/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Chelmsford is $2,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$2.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Chelmsford

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Chelmsford rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,250, whereas a house costs $3,599. 1-bedroom apartments in North Chelmsford run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,675

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$2,695

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$2,800

6%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,675

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

6%

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

160 Tyngsboro Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in North Chelmsford

2 beds

1 bath

$2,045

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

Apartment for rent

96 Richardson Rd #B18 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in North Chelmsford

96 Richardson Rd #B18, North Chelmsford, MA 01863

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

29 Lamplighter Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in North Chelmsford

$3,600 - 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom House In Chelmsford With Great Amenities

29 Lamplighter Ln #NA, North Chelmsford, MA 01863

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,600

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 May 1

29 Lamplighter Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in North Chelmsford

SINGLE_FAMILY - Chelmsford, MA

29 Lamplighter Ln, North Chelmsford, MA 01863

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,600

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

House for rent

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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 $2,500 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Chelmsford?

Average rent prices in North Chelmsford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does North Chelmsford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Chelmsford is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $100,000/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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