North Chelmsford

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North Chelmsford, MA

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A quiet town with exciting, local amenities – this is North Chelmsford!

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North Chelmsford is an unincorporated village, encompassed by natural beauty and is on the relatively quiet side. Chelmsford High School is located here, just minutes from neighborhood apartment homes.

The city sits under the Merrimack River, and is a short driving distance away from nearby Lowell. Locals enjoy relaxing and taking in the sun at Freeman Lake Beach. The Varney Playground is close to the beach, so you can easily access both.

North Chelmsford’s business district is set mainly along Vinal Square (Route 3A, Route 40, and a few local roads). Downtown North Chelmsford features a variety of restaurants and shops. Rosie’s Diner is popular with town folks, as is neighboring Zesty’s Pizza. When you call this city your home, you’ll have direct access to U.S. 3 and Interstate 495 for easy travel commutes.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in North Chelmsford, MA is $8,462 for a studio, $2,244 for one bedroom, and $2,966 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Chelmsford has increased by 7.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,244/month
663 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,724/month
1,139 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lowell Heritage State Park
  • Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest
  • The Butterfly Place
  • Lowell National Historical Park
  • MIT Haystack Observatory

Military Bases

Airports

  • Manchester Boston Regional
  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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