Rent · July 2026
Average rent in Chelmsford 2026
The average monthly private rent in Chelmsford is £1,442, a change of +3.3% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,442
Annual change
+3.3%
Gross yield
4.5%
Chelmsford rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£1,061 pcm
Two bedrooms£1,294 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,545 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£2,224 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Chelmsford
With an average price of £383,103 and average rent of £1,442 per month, Chelmsford offers a gross rental yield of about 4.5%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.