Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA from $900 (21 Rentals)

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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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1049 Pleasant St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1049 Pleasant St

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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231 Russells Mills Rd
$950
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

231 Russells Mills Rd

231 Russells Mills RdDartmouth, MA 02748
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Ledgewood Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ledgewood Commons

3 Ledgewood BlvdNorth Dartmouth, MA 02747
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Bedford, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025

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$99027

Cheapest Available New Bedford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Bedford, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Enby Gardens priced from $1,700. Solemar at South Dartmouth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Bedford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Enby Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,700
Solemar at South DartmouthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Hidden Brook Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Type L1BR,1BA$1,895
The Residences at ButtonwoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Bedford area is the $1.89 price per square foot 136 Campbell St Model at 136 Campbell St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value New Bedford apartment is the 67 Clark St Model at 67 Clark St, Unit 2nd starting at $2,200 with a $1.69 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.
136 Campbell St, Unit 2136 Campbell St4BR,1BA$1.89
67 Clark St, Unit 2nd67 Clark St3BR,1BA$1.69
17 Ashley St, Unit 217 Ashley St3BR,1BA$1.67
168 Merrimac St, Unit #1168 Merrimac St1BR,1BA$0.83
71 Mount Vernon St, Unit 2nd floor71 Mount Vernon St3BR,1BA$2.20
128 Purchase St, Unit 3128 Purchase St3BR,1BA$2.40
The Residences at ButtonwoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.26
Enby Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.98
Hidden Brook Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Type L1BR,1BA$2.30
25 7th St, Unit 25 7th Street - Apt 2S25 7th St1BR,2BA$2.50

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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 $1,895 at Solemar at South Dartmouth.

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 Hidden Brook Apartment Homes and starts from $3,095.

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