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Rental Market Trends in North Chelmsford, MA

What is the average rent in North Chelmsford, MA?

$2,520/month

Average Rent

750 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in North Chelmsford, MA is $2,520 per month. This is 55% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making North Chelmsford one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in North Chelmsford, you can expect to pay about $4,594 per month for a studio, $2,520 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,230 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,270 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$4,594/month
603 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,520/month
750 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,230/month
1,108 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,270/month
1,525 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,392/month
799 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,738/month
1,391 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in North Chelmsford, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 6%, which averages out to $152 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in North Chelmsford, MA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in North Chelmsford, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in North Chelmsford?

Based on current rent prices, North Chelmsford is the most affordable neighborhood in North Chelmsford.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Chelmsford
$2,502/month
757 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in North Chelmsford?

Based on current rent prices, North Chelmsford is the most expensive neighborhood in North Chelmsford.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Chelmsford
$2,502/month
757 Sq Ft

Which North Chelmsford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in North Chelmsford with the most apartments available is North Chelmsford .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Chelmsford
$2,502/month
757 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in North Chelmsford, MA?

Because the average rent in North Chelmsford is $2,520, you’ll want to make about $8,400 per month or $100,800 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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North Chelmsford, MA

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Apartment Averages

North Chelmsford

North Chelmsford, MA

North Chelmsford

North Chelmsford, MA

Studio
$2,292/month
$2,292/month
One Bedroom
$2,520/month
$2,520/month
Two Bedroom
$3,193/month
$3,193/month
Three Bedroom
$4,270/month
$4,270/month
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$2,275 - $4,553 Total Monthly Price

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$3,000 - $3,900 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

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$1,957 - $2,833 Total Monthly Price

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$1,625 - $1,950 Total Monthly Price

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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