What's the average rent in Chelmsford, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Chelmsford, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Chelmsford, MA is $2,700 per month, which is 40% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,700

10.2%$250 increase month-over-month

10.8%$262 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,215

HOUSES

$3,000

TOWNHOUSES

$2,900

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Chelmsford, MA at $2,215 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,000 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	$2,057
2 Bedrooms	$2,499
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,300
All	$2,700

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Chelmsford, MA is $2,057 per month, followed by $2,499 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,300 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,750
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,900

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Chelmsford, MA is $1,750 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $3,200 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$2,350
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,450
All	$2,350

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, MA is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,350 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,450 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,400
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$3,300
All	$3,300

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Chelmsford, MA is $1,400 per month, followed by $3,600 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,300 for a 4 bedroom house.