2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Chelmsford, MA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $2,680 and +50% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Chelmsford
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Chelmsford
Compare Chelmsford's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,380 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,390 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,390 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,440 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,470 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,500 |
| 7 | Webster | $1,500 |
| 8 | Springfield | $1,510 |
| 9 | Fall River | $1,530 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,570 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $1,630 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,740 |
| 13 | Attleboro | $1,800 |
| 14 | Clinton | $1,820 |
| 15 | Worcester | $1,878 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $4,210 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,990 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,923 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,858 |
| 5 | Concord | $3,480 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $3,370 |
| 7 | Westford | $3,360 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,303 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,250 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,240 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,230 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,220 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,200 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,140 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,100 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Chelmsford.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Chelmsford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell, MA | 4.1 mi | $2,055 | $-420 (-17%) |
| Billerica, MA | 7.6 mi | $2,610 | +$135 (+5%) |
| Bedford, MA | 10 mi | $3,230 | +$755 (+31%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 10 mi | $3,250 | +$775 (+31%) |
| Concord, MA | 10.3 mi | $3,480 | +$1,005 (+41%) |
| Burlington, MA | 14 mi | $3,240 | +$765 (+31%) |
| Lexington, MA | 15.1 mi | $4,210 | +$1,735 (+70%) |
| Woburn, MA | 17.3 mi | $2,950 | +$475 (+19%) |
| Waltham, MA | 18.2 mi | $3,087 | +$612 (+25%) |
| Winchester, MA | 19.2 mi | $3,100 | +$625 (+25%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 19.4 mi | $2,430 | $-45 (-2%) |
| Arlington, MA | 19.5 mi | $2,755 | +$280 (+11%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Chelmsford — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Chelmsford?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is $2,475 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $2,680.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Chelmsford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $99,000 ($8,250/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.60/hour at a full-time job.
Is Chelmsford expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Chelmsford's 2-bedroom median of $2,475 is +50% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Chelmsford rank for 2-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 2-bedroom data, Chelmsford ranks #28 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Chelmsford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Lowell ($2,055), Merrimack ($2,430).