Alexan Chelmsford
255 Princeton St,
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
$2,100 - $4,105 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in North Chelmsford, MA
What is the average rent in North Chelmsford, MA?
$2,541/month
Average Rent
750 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-5.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in North Chelmsford, MA is $2,541 per month. This is 56% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/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 $4,409 per month for a studio, $2,541 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,050 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,266 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in North Chelmsford, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.2%, which averages out to $132 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
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Rent by Neighborhood
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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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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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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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What salary do I need to live comfortably in North Chelmsford, MA?
Because the average rent in North Chelmsford is $2,541, you’ll want to make about $8,470 per month or $101,640 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.
How does North Chelmsford, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare North Chelmsford, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,028/month
$2,028/month
One Bedroom
$2,541/month
$2,541/month
Two Bedroom
$3,050/month
$3,050/month
Three Bedroom
$4,266/month
$4,266/month
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Methodology
† 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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.