Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA from $700 (13 Rentals)

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property at 320-322-322 Wood St

$700

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320-322-322 Wood St

New BedfordMA02745
property at 474 County St

$975

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$975

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474 County St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 46 Princeton St

$1,250

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46 Princeton St

New BedfordMA02745
property at 24 Sycamore St

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Sycamore St

New BedfordMA02740

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property at 7 Oaklawn St

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7 Oaklawn St

New BedfordMA02744
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619 County St
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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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property at 330 Main St

$1,175

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330 Main St

FairhavenMA02719

New Bedford, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Bedford, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026

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$97545

Cheapest Available New Bedford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Bedford, MA is a Studio unit found at The Lofts at Wamsutta Place 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Wamsutta PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,585
198-200 Davis St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,600
Enby Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,700
Victoria Riverside Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Second Floor City View Fla...1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA and Nearby

As of March 14, 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 70 Forest St Model at 70 Forest St, Unit 1st floor starting at $1,750 with a $1.30 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.
75 Mill St, Unit 75 Mill 1st Floor75 Mill St3BR,1BA$1.50
70 Forest St, Unit 1st floor70 Forest St2BR,1BA$1.30
Riverbank Lofts2 Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.51
17 Ashley St, Unit 317 Ashley St3BR,1BA$1.58
121 Wood St121 Wood St3BR,1BA$1.42
Victoria Riverside Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Second Floor City View Flat1BR,1BA$1.88
58 Shawmut Ave, Unit 358 Shawmut Ave3BR,1BA$1.80
457 Union St, Unit 475 Union 2nd Floor457 Union St1BR,1BA$1.78
160 Elm St160 Elm St1BR,1BA$1.78
Enby Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.98

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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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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 $1,800 at Victoria Riverside Lofts.

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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