Rent · September 2026
Average rent in Chelmsford 2026
The average monthly private rent in Chelmsford is £1,439, a change of +1.6% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,439
Annual change
+1.6%
Gross yield
4.6%
Chelmsford rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,058 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,291 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,543 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£2,219 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Chelmsford
With an average price of £378,080 and average rent of £1,439 per month, Chelmsford offers a gross rental yield of about 4.6%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.