1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA (100 Rentals)

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619 County St
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619 County St

619 County StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Verdean Gardens
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Verdean Gardens

163 Walnut StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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121 North
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121 North

121 North StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Manomet Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Manomet Place

170 Riverside AveNew Bedford, MA 02746
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Bristol Communities
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Communities

172-202 State StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Taber Mills
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Taber Mills

211-217 Deane StNew Bedford, MA 02746
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Temple Landing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Temple Landing

370 Middle StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Harborview Towers
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Harborview Towers

280 Acushnet AveNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Car Barn Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Car Barn Apartments

1959 Purchase StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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192 Belleville Rd
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192 Belleville Rd

192 Belleville RdNew Bedford, MA 02745
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96 Ellen St
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96 Ellen St

96 Ellen StNew Bedford, MA 02744
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168 Tinkham St
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168 Tinkham St

168 Tinkham StNew Bedford, MA 02746
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207 Walnut St
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207 Walnut St

207 Walnut StNew Bedford, MA 02740

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46 S 6th St
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46 S 6th St

46 S 6th StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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289 Coffin Ave
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289 Coffin Ave

289 Coffin AveNew Bedford, MA 02746
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393 Pleasant St
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393 Pleasant St

393 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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60 Clifford St
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60 Clifford St

60 Clifford StNew Bedford, MA 02745
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493 Belleville Ave
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493 Belleville Ave

493 Belleville AveNew Bedford, MA 02746
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84 Willis St
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84 Willis St

84 Willis StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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25 Fair St
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25 Fair St

25 Fair StNew Bedford, MA 02740

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Bay Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Village

120-262 Acushnet AveNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Bedford Towers
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Bedford Towers

231 Middle StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Melville Towers
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Melville Towers

850 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Bayberry
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Bayberry

153 Oakdale StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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130-132 Deane St
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130-132 Deane St

130-132 Deane StNew Bedford, MA 02746
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105 William St
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105 William St

105 William StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Tripp Towers
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Tripp Towers

12 Ruth StNew Bedford, MA 02744
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85-87 Myrtle St
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85-87 Myrtle St

85-87 Myrtle StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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229 State St
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229 State St

229 State StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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474 County St
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474 County St

474 County StNew Bedford, MA 02740

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209-211 Eugenia St
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209-211 Eugenia St

209-211 Eugenia StNew Bedford, MA 02745

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New Bedford 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 31, 2025

There are currently 5 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in New Bedford, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,200 to $1,875. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in New Bedford with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown New Bedford5$1,537$1,200

Largest Available New Bedford 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hidden Brook Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Type L825 Sq Ft$2,095
Solemar at South DartmouthOne Bedroom678 Sq Ft$1,995

Cheapest Available New Bedford 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Solemar at South DartmouthOne Bedroom$1,995
Hidden Brook Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Type L$2,095

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New Bedford Overview

Situated in Massachusetts's Bristol County, New Bedford is home to slightly under 96,000 citizens. Residents enjoy a cityscape rich in historical character, proximity to public beaches, a vibrant arts and culture community, and a generally pleasing maritime climate.

Why live in New Bedford, MA?

The most remarkable thing about New Bedford is its historical ambiance. Once known as 'The City That Lit the World,' shades of the whaling dynasties that were born here are still seen in the gracious old homes, and the city has been involved in a downtown renovation project designed to restore the area to its original state as much as possible. New Bedford's Portuguese heritage shines through in its arts and culinary scenes, particularly in the harbor area.

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Getting Around New Bedford, MA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom New Bedford Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom New Bedford Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in New Bedford is $1,707.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom New Bedford Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in New Bedford is a 825 square feet unit starting from $2,095 at Hidden Brook Apartment Homes.

What is the average size for New Bedford 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in New Bedford is currently 700 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.