Cheap Homes for Rent in Dartmouth, MA from $500 (17 Rentals)

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property at 297 Lindsey St

$550

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$550

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Studio, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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297 Lindsey St

Fall RiverMA02720
property at 235-237-237 State Rd

$1,075 - $1,750

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$1,075

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$1,075

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235-237-237 State Rd

WestportMA02790
property at 260 Fountain St

$1,400 - $1,900

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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260 Fountain St

Fall RiverMA02721
property at 44 7th St

$1,450 - $1,495

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$1,450

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$1,450

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44 7th St

New BedfordMA02740

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property at 48 Covell St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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48 Covell St

New BedfordMA02745
property at 85-85 Massasoit St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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85-85 Massasoit St

Fall RiverMA02723

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property at 41 Donnelly St

$1,580

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$1,580

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$1,580

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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41 Donnelly St

Fall RiverMA02723
property at 415 County St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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415 County St, Unit 116, Unit 116

415 County St
New BedfordMA02740

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property at 13 Lafrance Ct

$1,700

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$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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13 Lafrance Ct

New BedfordMA02740

Dartmouth, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dartmouth Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dartmouth, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Solemar at South Dartmouth priced from $1,695. Enby Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dartmouth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Solemar at South DartmouthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Enby Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,700
The RegencySpacious L/R, 9th flr - City Views!1BR,1BA$1,825
Dartmouth WoodsBirch2BR,2BA$1,975
Welby Park EstatesThe Colonial2BR,1BA$2,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dartmouth, MA and Nearby

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dartmouth area is the $1.50 price per square foot 75 Mill St Model at 75 Mill St, Unit 75 Mill 1st Floor in the in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Dartmouth apartment is the 111 Maxfield St Model at 111 Maxfield St, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dartmouth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
75 Mill St, Unit 75 Mill 1st Floor75 Mill St3BR,1BA$1.50
111 Maxfield St, Unit 1111 Maxfield St3BR,1BA$1.27
72 Fair St, Unit 272 Fair St3BR,1BA$1.64
653 Brock Ave, Unit 3653 Brock Ave4BR,1BA$1.54
77 North St, Unit 1st77 North St1BR,1BA$1.08
17 Ashley St, Unit 317 Ashley St3BR,1BA$1.58
Dartmouth WoodsBirch2BR,2BA$1.80
58 Shawmut Ave, Unit 358 Shawmut Ave3BR,1BA$1.80
457 Union St, Unit 475 Union 2nd Floor457 Union St1BR,1BA$1.78
Enby Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dartmouth

What type of rentals are currently available in Dartmouth?

There are currently 302 Apartments for Rent in Dartmouth, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $3,695. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dartmouth ranging from $550 to $13,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dartmouth?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dartmouth ranges from $550 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,272.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dartmouth?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dartmouth range from $1,700 to $3,195, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,790 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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