Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA from $900 (24 Rentals)

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property at 186 Sycamore St

186 Sycamore St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 64 Jireh St

64 Jireh St

New BedfordMA02745
property at 439-441-441 Rivet St

439-441-441 Rivet St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 2201 Purchase St

2201 Purchase St

New BedfordMA02746
property at 896 Rockdale Ave

896 Rockdale Ave

New BedfordMA02740
property at 1272 Pleasant St

1272 Pleasant St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 148 Maxfield St

148 Maxfield St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 541 N Front St

541 N Front St

New BedfordMA02745
property at 20 Maryland St

20 Maryland St

New BedfordMA02745
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619 County St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

619 County St

619 County StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Knights Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Knights Manor

1049 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Verdean Gardens
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Verdean Gardens

163 Walnut StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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121 North
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

121 North

121 North StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Union Street Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Union Street Lofts

516 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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property at 330 Main St

330 Main St

FairhavenMA02719
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37 Main St, Unit 2F
$1,500
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37 Main St, Unit 2F

37 Main StFairhaven, MA 02719
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Ledgewood Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ledgewood Commons

3 Ledgewood BlvdNorth Dartmouth, MA 02747
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New Bedford, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Bedford, MA

Pricing Updated: 11/01/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown New Bedford$2,400$90028

Cheapest Available New Bedford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Bedford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lofts at Wamsutta Place in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood priced from $1,620. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Wamsutta Place24 Logan Street Unit N2031BR,1BA$1,620
Enby Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,700
Victoria Riverside Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom First Floor City View Flat1BR,1BA$1,860
Hidden Brook Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Type S1BR,1BA$1,995
Welby Park EstatesThe Colonial2BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Bedford area is the $1.07 price per square foot 111 Maxfield St Model at 111 Maxfield St, Unit 3 in the in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value New Bedford apartment is the 72 Fair St Model at 72 Fair St, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $1.71 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
111 Maxfield St, Unit 3111 Maxfield St2BR,1BA$1.07
72 Fair St, Unit 272 Fair St4BR,1BA$1.71
67 Clark St, Unit 2nd67 Clark St3BR,1BA$1.69
50 Thompson St, Unit 250 Thompson St3BR,1BA$1.50
The Lofts at Wamsutta Place75 Wamsutta Street2BR,1BA$1.63
136 Nye St, Unit 1136 Nye St3BR,1BA$1.86
Victoria Riverside Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom First Floor City View Flat1BR,1BA$1.85
58 Shawmut Ave, Unit 358 Shawmut Ave3BR,1BA$1.80
Enby Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.98
648 Brock Ave, Unit Basement648 Brock AveStudio ,1BA$1.88

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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

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A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,620 at The Lofts at Wamsutta Place.

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 $1,700 at Enby Gardens.

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 $2,100.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.