4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Chelmsford, MA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Chelmsford, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +22% higher than the citywide median of $2,680 and +30% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,890 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,890 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,960 |
| 4 | New Bedford | $1,990 |
| 5 | Spencer | $2,000 |
| 6 | Webster | $2,000 |
| 7 | Springfield | $2,055 |
| 8 | Gardner | $2,190 |
| 9 | Pittsfield | $2,250 |
| 10 | Fall River | $2,290 |
| 11 | Fitchburg | $2,340 |
| 12 | Boxboro | $2,499 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $2,510 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $2,517 |
| 15 | Worcester | $2,524 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,580 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $5,290 |
| 3 | Brookline | $5,200 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $5,114 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,610 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,470 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,450 |
| 8 | Somerville | $4,380 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $4,310 |
| 10 | Burlington | $4,300 |
| 11 | Bedford | $4,280 |
| 12 | Belmont | $4,270 |
| 13 | Boston | $4,244 |
| 14 | Ashland | $4,160 |
| 15 | Winchester | $4,110 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Chelmsford.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Chelmsford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell, MA | 4.1 mi | $2,723 | $-557 (-17%) |
| Billerica, MA | 7.6 mi | $3,460 | +$180 (+5%) |
| Bedford, MA | 10 mi | $4,280 | +$1,000 (+30%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 10 mi | $4,310 | +$1,030 (+31%) |
| Concord, MA | 10.3 mi | $4,610 | +$1,330 (+41%) |
| Burlington, MA | 14 mi | $4,300 | +$1,020 (+31%) |
| Lexington, MA | 15.1 mi | $5,580 | +$2,300 (+70%) |
| Woburn, MA | 17.3 mi | $3,910 | +$630 (+19%) |
| Waltham, MA | 18.2 mi | $4,090 | +$810 (+25%) |
| Winchester, MA | 19.2 mi | $4,110 | +$830 (+25%) |
| Merrimack, NH | 19.4 mi | $3,430 | +$150 (+5%) |
| Arlington, MA | 19.5 mi | $3,650 | +$370 (+11%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Chelmsford — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Chelmsford?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is $3,280 per month. This is +22% higher than the citywide median of $2,680.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Chelmsford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $131,200 ($10,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $63.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Chelmsford expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Chelmsford's 4+ bedroom median of $3,280 is +30% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Chelmsford rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 4+ bedroom data, Chelmsford ranks #26 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Chelmsford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Lowell ($2,723).