3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA (55 Rentals)

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property at 87 Hathaway St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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87 Hathaway St

New BedfordMA02746
property at 48 Woodlawn St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

48 Woodlawn St

New BedfordMA02744
property at 46 Short St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 Short St

New BedfordMA02740

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property at 255 Shaw St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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255 Shaw St

New BedfordMA02745
property at 33 Sidney St

$1,800 - $1,900

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$1,800

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$1,800

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33 Sidney St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 1190 Pleasant St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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1190 Pleasant St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 175 Phillips Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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175 Phillips Ave

New BedfordMA02746
property at 1037 Cove Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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1037 Cove Rd

New BedfordMA02744
property at 530 Bolton St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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530 Bolton St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 19 Stephen St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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19 Stephen St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 2188-2190 Phillips Rd

$3,012

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$3,000
Required Monthly Fees
$12

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$3,012

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2188-2190 Phillips Rd

New BedfordMA02745
property at 2188-2190 Phillips Rd

$3,012

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$3,000
Required Monthly Fees
$12

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$3,012

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2188-2190 Phillips Rd

New BedfordMA02745
property at 60 Valentine St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Valentine St, Unit 2

60 Valentine St
New BedfordMA02744

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857-1/2 S 1st St
3 Bedroom Apartments

857-1/2 S 1st St

857-1/2 S 1st StNew Bedford, MA 02744
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980-984 Sharon St
3 Bedroom Apartments

980-984 Sharon St

980-984 Sharon StNew Bedford, MA 02745
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3 Family Home
3 Bedroom Apartments

3 Family Home

165 David StNew Bedford, MA 02744
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653 Brock Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

653 Brock Ave

653 Brock AveNew Bedford, MA 02744
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102 Purchase St
3 Bedroom Apartments

102 Purchase St

102 Purchase StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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229 State St
3 Bedroom Apartments

229 State St

229 State StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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96-98 Clark St
3 Bedroom Apartments

96-98 Clark St

96-98 Clark StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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209-211 Eugenia St
3 Bedroom Apartments

209-211 Eugenia St

209-211 Eugenia StNew Bedford, MA 02745

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153 Belleville Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

153 Belleville Ave

153 Belleville AveNew Bedford, MA 02746
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735 Belleville Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

735 Belleville Ave

735 Belleville AveNew Bedford, MA 02745
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Verdean Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Verdean Gardens

163 Walnut StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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130-132 Deane St
3 Bedroom Apartments

130-132 Deane St

130-132 Deane StNew Bedford, MA 02746
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Flats @ 8th
3 Bedroom Apartments

Flats @ 8th

278 Union StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Bay Village
3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Village

120-262 Acushnet AveNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Bristol Communities
3 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Communities

172-202 State StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Harborview Towers
3 Bedroom Apartments

Harborview Towers

280 Acushnet AveNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Temple Landing
3 Bedroom Apartments

Temple Landing

370 Middle StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Douglas Arms
3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Arms

51 Bourne StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Blue Meadows
3 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Meadows

473 Dartmouth StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Union Street Lofts
3 Bedroom Apartments

Union Street Lofts

516 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Riverbank Lofts
3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbank Lofts

200 Riverside AveNew Bedford, MA 02746
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743 Dartmouth St, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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743 Dartmouth St, Unit 1

743 Dartmouth StDartmouth, MA 02748

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New Bedford 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 22, 2026

There are currently 8 available 3 Bedroom apartment units in New Bedford, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,800 to $2,150. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in New Bedford with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown New Bedford8$2,000$1,800

Largest Available New Bedford 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hidden Brook Apartment HomesThree Bedroom Type S1,406 Sq Ft$2,695

Cheapest Available New Bedford 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hidden Brook Apartment HomesThree Bedroom Type S$2,695

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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.

New Bedford, MA
Population: 95,315

Ranked #334

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom New Bedford Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom New Bedford Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in New Bedford is $2,233.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom New Bedford Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in New Bedford is a 1,406 square feet unit starting from $2,695 at Hidden Brook Apartment Homes.

What is the average size for New Bedford 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in New Bedford is currently 1,130 sq ft.

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