What's the average rent in Chelmsford, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Chelmsford, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Chelmsford, MA is $2,761 per month, which is 41% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,761

14.2%$344 increase month-over-month

-1.4%-$39 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$1,991

HOUSES

$4,000

TOWNHOUSES

$2,900

As of September 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Chelmsford, MA at $1,991 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,000 per month. Townhomes average $2,900 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,183
2 Bedrooms	$2,750
3 Bedrooms	$3,250
4 Bedrooms	$11,500
All	$2,761

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Chelmsford, MA is $2,183 per month, followed by $2,750 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,250 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $11,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,250
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,900

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Chelmsford, MA is $2,900 per month, followed by $3,250 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,900
2 Bedrooms	$2,300
3 Bedrooms	$2,900
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,300

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, MA is $1,900 per month, followed by $2,300 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,900 for a 3 bedroom apartment.