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1751-1759-1759 Acushnet Ave, Unit 104
1751-1759-1759 Acushnet AveNew Bedford, MA 02746
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126 Crapo St
New BedfordMA02744
207 State St
New BedfordMA02740
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23-25 Harrison Street, Unit 2
23-25-25 Harrison StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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$1,350
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15 Homer St, Unit 2
15 Homer StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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2768 Acushnet Ave, Unit 1largeBedroomapartment
2768 Acushnet AveNew Bedford, MA 02745
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77 Delano St, Unit 3
77 Delano StNew Bedford, MA 02744
15 Studley St
New BedfordMA02740
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4 Rodney St, Unit 5 is a 3d floor ocean view
4 Rodney StNew Bedford, MA 02744
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648 Brock Ave, Unit Basement
648 Brock AveNew Bedford, MA 02744
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2100 Phillips Rd
New BedfordMA02745
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$1,585 - $2,645
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Regency
800 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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198-200 Davis StNew Bedford, MA 02746
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12 Cleveland St, Unit 3
12 Cleveland StNew Bedford, MA 02744
69 Brooklawn St
New BedfordMA02745
186 Branscomb St
New BedfordMA02745
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0 County St, Unit 1
0 County StNew Bedford, MA 02744
463-465-465 Sawyer St
New BedfordMA02746
345 Earle St
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18 Jouvette 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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882 Old Plainville Rd
882 Old Plainville RdNew Bedford, MA 02745
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121 Wood St
121 Wood StNew Bedford, MA 02745
178 Blackmer St
New BedfordMA02744
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13 Lafrance Ct, Unit 2
13 Lafrance CtNew Bedford, MA 02740
155 Whitman St
New BedfordMA02745
30 Rodney St
New BedfordMA02744
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308 County St, Unit 3
308 County StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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252 Central Ave, Unit 3
252 Central AveNew Bedford, MA 02745
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149 Wood St
New BedfordMA02745
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77 Delano St, Unit 2
77 Delano StNew Bedford, MA 02744
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36 Rutland St, Unit 1
36 Rutland StNew Bedford, MA 02745
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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
415 County St, Unit 306
415 County St
New BedfordMA02740
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The Suites at Wamsutta Place
55 Wamsutta StNew Bedford, MA 02740
86 Church St
New BedfordMA02746
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121 North
121 North StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Union Street Lofts
516 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
415 County St, Unit 111
415 County St
New BedfordMA02740
13 Lafrance Ct
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415 County St, Unit 412
415 County St
New BedfordMA02740
415 County St, Unit 512
415 County St
New BedfordMA02740
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSolemar at South Dartmouth
26 Seabreeze DrSouth Dartmouth, MA 02748
76 Stetson St
Fall RiverMA02720
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Ledgewood Commons
3 Ledgewood BlvdNorth Dartmouth, MA 02747
11 Channel St
MattapoisettMA02739
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Bedford?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cheap New Bedford Studio Apartments | $1,580 | $1,500 | $1,660 |
| Cheap New Bedford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $975 | $2,275 |
| Cheap New Bedford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,233 | $1,325 | $3,500 |
| Cheap New Bedford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $1,650 | $3,595 |
| Cheap New Bedford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,520 | $3,395 | $3,695 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Bedford, MA
Pricing Updated: 06/13/2026Current 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 | $2,295 | $1,200 | 31 |
Cheapest Available New Bedford Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in New Bedford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Regency in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood priced from $1,585. 198-200 Davis St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Bedford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regency | Spacious 3rd floor 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| 198-200 Davis St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Enby Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Solemar at South Dartmouth | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Welby Park Estates | The Colonial | 2BR,1BA | $2,009 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Bedford area is the $1.49 price per square foot 517 Cottage St Model at 517 Cottage St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value New Bedford apartment is the 48 Irvington St Model at 48 Irvington St, Unit 48 Irvington St 2nd floor starting at $2,150 with a $1.65 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 517 Cottage St, Unit 1 | 517 Cottage St | 3BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 48 Irvington St, Unit 48 Irvington St 2nd floor | 48 Irvington St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 121 Wood St | 121 Wood St | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Lofts at Wamsutta Place | 1BR 1 Bath NORTH-N413 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 12 Cleveland St, Unit 3 | 12 Cleveland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 13 Lafrance Ct, Unit 2 | 13 Lafrance Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Enby Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 648 Brock Ave, Unit Basement | 648 Brock Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
| 198-200 Davis St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| 2768 Acushnet Ave, Unit 1largeBedroomapartment | 2768 Acushnet Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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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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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 $1,585 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 The Lofts at Wamsutta Place and starts from $2,440.
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