Rent · May 2026
Average rent in Chelmsford 2026
The average monthly private rent in Chelmsford is £1,445, a change of +6.2% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,445
Annual change
+6.2%
Gross yield
4.5%
Chelmsford rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,063 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,297 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,548 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£2,233 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Chelmsford
With an average price of £381,136 and average rent of £1,445 per month, Chelmsford offers a gross rental yield of about 4.5%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.