
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Bedford Neighborhood of New Bedford, MA (270 Rentals)


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121 North

The Regency

The Lofts at Wamsutta Place

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348 North St, Unit 2

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128 Purchase St

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366 Union St, Unit 1

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10 Winsor St, Unit 10 Winsor st apt#3

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153 Maxfield St, Unit 1S

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20 Independent St, Unit 3 Third Floor
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77 North St, Unit 1st

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79 Katherine St, Unit 2

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1441 Pleasant St, Unit 2

21 James St, Unit 2S

21 James St, Unit 2N

50 E Clinton St, Unit 4

263 Acushnet Ave, Unit 1E

116 Clark St, Unit 1

52 Swift St, Unit 1

52 Swift St, Unit 2
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370 Maple St

439-441-441 Rivet St

46 Short St

415 County St

33 Sidney St

376 Summer St

1190 Pleasant St

15 Studley St

530 Bolton St

39 Bay St
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19 Stephen St

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24 Sharp St, Unit 24 Sharp St. 2nd Floor

198 Main St

The Roosevelt Apartments

26 S Water St

Acushnet Commons

Dawson Building

45 Morgan St

37 Morgan St

4 N Orchard St
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321 Union St

394 Union St

159 Cottage St

319 Union St

King Village West

483 County St

474 County St

152 Cottage St

81 Summer St

Colonial Apartments
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Downtown New Bedford, New Bedford, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown New Bedford?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown New Bedford Studio Apartments | $1,785 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| Downtown New Bedford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $1,300 | $2,275 |
| Downtown New Bedford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $1,145 | $3,025 |
| Downtown New Bedford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,800 | $2,150 |
| Downtown New Bedford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown New Bedford?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown New Bedford
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown New Bedford area of New Bedford, MA?
As of today, August 18, 2026, there are currently 270 available Downtown New Bedford apartments priced from $1,145 to $3,025, with an average monthly rent of $1,994.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown New Bedford Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown New Bedford ranges from $1,300 to $2,275 with an average monthly rent of $1,680.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown New Bedford cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown New Bedford range from $1,145 to $3,025. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,204.
How expensive are Downtown New Bedford Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 19 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown New Bedford on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,800 to $2,150 - averaging $1,950 for the location.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.