What is the average apartment size in Chelmsford?

The average size for a Chelmsford, MA apartment is 842 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Chelmsford?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Chelmsford is $2,648 per month, a 1.97% increase from last years average of $2,597.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Chelmsford?

In Chelmsford, studios rent for $1,848 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,432 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,854 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Chelmsford?

The typical apartment in Chelmsford offers about 842 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Chelmsford?

Studio apartments in Chelmsford average 315 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 715 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 969 sq. ft.

Chelmsford, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Chelmsford?

The typical rent budget in Chelmsford ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Chelmsford?

In Chelmsford, 17% of households rent while 83% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chelmsford is $2,648, a 1.97% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,597.

Studio Apartments at $1,848 offer the most budget-friendly option with 315 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 715 square feet for $2,432, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,854 offer 969 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Chelmsford, MA

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,648	842 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,848	315 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,432	715 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,854	969 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Chelmsford, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Chelmsford, MA have increased by 1.97% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,597 to $2,648.

What's the typical rent budget in Chelmsford, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Chelmsford, MA (45%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Chelmsford, MA?

2,272 or 17% of the households in Chelmsford, MA are renter-occupied while 11,224 or 83% are owner-occupied.

How Chelmsford Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Chelmsford	$2,648
Boston	$3,690
Fall River	$2,063
Worcester	$2,045
Cambridge	$3,706
Somerville	$3,452
Quincy	$2,778
Waltham	$3,129
New Bedford	$2,080
Weymouth Town	$2,507
Lowell	$2,266
Acton	$2,668
Andover Town	$2,732
Billerica	$2,656
Littleton	$2,697
Hudson Town	$2,664
Ayer Town	$2,237
Concord	$3,643
Lincoln	$3,231
Westford	$2,772
Bedford	$3,271

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Chelmsford apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.