Chelmsford, MA rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Chelmsford, MA is $2,800.
$2,800
+$160
+$300
34
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,750 to $4,100.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 5 |
| $2,500 | 4 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 5 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 3 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 3 |
| $4,100+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $300 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,458 | $2,425 |
| Feb | $2,400 | $2,500 |
| Mar | $2,350 | $2,499 |
| Apr | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| May | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Jun | $2,475 | $2,675 |
| Jul | $2,745 | $2,493 |
| Aug | $2,700 | $2,500 |
| Sep | $2,465 | No data |
| Oct | $2,700 | No data |
| Nov | $2,650 | No data |
| Dec | $2,524 | No data |
Market temperature
The Chelmsford, MA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Chelmsford, MA is 33% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Chelmsford, MA?
The average rent in Chelmsford, MA is $2,800.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Chelmsford, MA?
Houses in Chelmsford, MA rent between $1,750 - $4,100 with an average rent of $2,800.
3. How has the rent in Chelmsford, MA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Chelmsford, MA increased by $300
4. How much has the rent in Chelmsford, MA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Chelmsford, MA increased by $160
5. How many available rentals are there in Chelmsford, MA?
There are currently 34 rentals available in Chelmsford, MA.
6. How do rent prices in Chelmsford, MA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Chelmsford, MA is $2,800 — 33.33% higher the national average of $2,100.