Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
North Chelmsford, MA

Median rent

Median rent in North Chelmsford

$2,695/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Chelmsford is $2,695 per month as of August 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $770 more per month.

$2.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Chelmsford

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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

Rent trends in North Chelmsford, MA

Average rent prices in North Chelmsford have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,510, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in North Chelmsford run $1,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,043.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,950

1%

23%

2 bedroom

$2,900

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$2,850

6%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

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

174 Tyngsboro Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in North Chelmsford

2 BR Apt in Chelmsford

174 Tyngsboro Rd, 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 Jul 27

27 Church St #2ndFL - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in North Chelmsford

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Condo for rent

Available Aug 15

B7 Scotty Hollow Dr #B7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in North Chelmsford

CONDO - Chelmsford, MA

B7 Scotty Hollow Dr #B7, North Chelmsford, MA 01863

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,900

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

House for rent

Scotty Hollow Dr #B7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in North Chelmsford

Large Townhome in Extremely Desirable Community - N. Chelmsford

Scotty Hollow Dr #B7, North Chelmsford, MA 01863

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,900

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 12

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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 $2,695 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Chelmsford?

Average rent prices in North Chelmsford have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does North Chelmsford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Chelmsford is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $770 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 $108,000/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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