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1751-1759-1759 Acushnet AveNew Bedford, MA 02746
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77 North St, Unit 1st, Unit 1st
77 North StNew Bedford, MA 02740
148 Maxfield St
New BedfordMA02740
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112 Clark St, Unit 2
112 Clark StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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116 Clark St, Unit 2
116 Clark StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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263 Acushnet Ave, Unit 1E
263 Acushnet AveNew Bedford, MA 02740
2100 Phillips Rd
New BedfordMA02745
831 Belleville Ave
New BedfordMA02745
110 Reynolds St
New BedfordMA02746
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110 8th St
110 8th StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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77 Delano St, Unit 2
77 Delano StNew Bedford, MA 02744
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93 Belleville Rd, Unit 2A
93 Belleville RdNew Bedford, MA 02745
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4 Rodney St, Unit unit 1
4 Rodney StNew Bedford, MA 02744
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457 Union St, Unit 475 Union 2nd Floor, Unit 475 Union 2nd Floor
457 Union StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now198-200 Davis St
198-200 Davis StNew Bedford, MA 02746
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23-25 Harrison Street, Unit 2
23-25-25 Harrison StNew Bedford, MA 02740
186 Branscomb St
New BedfordMA02745
18 Jouvette St
New BedfordMA02744
11 Harmony St
New BedfordMA02744
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Lofts at Wamsutta Place
75 Wamsutta StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEnby Gardens
50 New Plainville RdNew Bedford, MA 02745
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13 Lafrance Ct, Unit 2, Unit 2
13 Lafrance CtNew Bedford, MA 02740
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392 Shaw St, Unit 392 Shaw St unit 2E, Unit 392 Shaw St unit 2E
392 Shaw StNew Bedford, MA 02745
36 7th St
New BedfordMA02740
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121 Wood St
121 Wood StNew Bedford, MA 02745
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110 8th St
110 8th StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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18 Hall St, Unit 3
18 Hall StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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5 McGurk St, Unit 3rd Floor, Unit 3rd Floor
5 McGurk StNew Bedford, MA 02744
463-465-465 Sawyer St
New BedfordMA02746
288 Earle St, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2
288 Earle St
New BedfordMA02746
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189 Belleville Ave, Unit #3, Unit #3
189 Belleville AveNew Bedford, MA 02746
39 Bay St
New BedfordMA02740
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121 Bonney St, Unit 2, Unit 2
121 Bonney StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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917 County St, Unit 2, Unit 2
917 County StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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58 Shawmut Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3
58 Shawmut AveNew Bedford, MA 02740
149 Wood St
New BedfordMA02745
789 Mt Pleasant St
New BedfordMA02745
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619 County St
619 County StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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One Custom House Square
12 Barkers LnNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Knights Manor
1049 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Verdean Gardens
163 Walnut StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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The Suites at Wamsutta Place
55 Wamsutta StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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121 North
121 North StNew Bedford, MA 02740
44 7th St
New BedfordMA02740
48 Covell St
New BedfordMA02745
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Union Street Lofts
516 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
415 County St, Unit 116, Unit 116
415 County St
New BedfordMA02740
13 Lafrance Ct
New BedfordMA02740
297 Lindsey St
Fall RiverMA02720
235-237-237 State Rd
WestportMA02790
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Bedford?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap New Bedford Studio Apartments | $1,660 | $1,660 | $1,660 |
| Cheap New Bedford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $975 | $2,275 |
| Cheap New Bedford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $1,500 | $3,500 |
| Cheap New Bedford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $1,700 | $3,195 |
| Cheap New Bedford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $2,100 | $3,695 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Bedford, MA
Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026Current apartment rentals in the New Bedford, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for New Bedford Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Downtown New Bedford | $2,350 | $1,300 | 45 |
Cheapest Available New Bedford Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in New Bedford, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at 198-200 Davis St priced from $1,600. 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 New Bedford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 198-200 Davis St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Enby Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Regency | Spacious L/R, 9th flr - City Views! | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Bedford 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 New Bedford 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 New Bedford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 75 Mill St, Unit 75 Mill 1st Floor | 75 Mill St | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 111 Maxfield St, Unit 1 | 111 Maxfield St | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 72 Fair St, Unit 2 | 72 Fair St | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 653 Brock Ave, Unit 3 | 653 Brock Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 17 Ashley St, Unit 3 | 17 Ashley St | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 121 Wood St | 121 Wood St | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 77 North St, Unit 1st | 77 North St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 917 County St, Unit 2 | 917 County St | 3BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 13 Lafrance Ct, Unit 2 | 13 Lafrance Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 457 Union St, Unit 475 Union 2nd Floor | 457 Union St | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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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, MAPopulation: 95,315
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in US Census Population by City
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Bedford Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New Bedford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Bedford Apartment is $1,825 at The Regency.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom New Bedford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in New Bedford is starting from $1,600 at 198-200 Davis St.
What is the most affordable New Bedford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap New Bedford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Enby Gardens and starts from $1,900.
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