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

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121 North
$1,495 - $1,775
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$1,495 - $1,775

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121 North

121 North StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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79 Katherine St, Unit 2
$1,650
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$1,650

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79 Katherine St, Unit 2

79 Katherine StNew Bedford, MA 02744
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1441 Pleasant St, Unit 2
$1,550
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$1,550

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1441 Pleasant St, Unit 2

1441 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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property at 370 Maple St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

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370 Maple St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 439-441-441 Rivet St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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439-441-441 Rivet St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 46 Short St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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46 Short St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 415 County St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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415 County St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 33 Sidney St

$1,800 - $1,900

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$1,800

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$1,800

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33 Sidney St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 376 Summer St

$2,000 - $2,400

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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376 Summer St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 1190 Pleasant St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1190 Pleasant St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 15 Studley St

$1,145

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$1,145

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$1,145

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15 Studley St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 530 Bolton St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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530 Bolton St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 39 Bay St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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39 Bay St

New BedfordMA02740

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property at 19 Stephen St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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19 Stephen St

New BedfordMA02740
property at 198 Main St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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198 Main St

FairhavenMA02719
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26 S Water St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

26 S Water St

26 S Water StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Dawson Building
Studio Apartments

Dawson Building

1851 Purchase StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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45 Morgan St
Studio Apartments

45 Morgan St

45 Morgan StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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37 Morgan St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

37 Morgan St

37 Morgan StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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4 N Orchard St
Studio Apartments

4 N Orchard St

4 N Orchard StNew Bedford, MA 02740

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321 Union St
Studio Apartments

321 Union St

321 Union StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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394 Union St
2 Bedroom Apartments

394 Union St

394 Union StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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159 Cottage St
Studio Apartments

159 Cottage St

159 Cottage StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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319 Union St
Studio Apartments

319 Union St

319 Union StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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King Village West
Studio Apartments

King Village West

363 Kempton StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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483 County St
Studio Apartments

483 County St

483 County StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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474 County St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

474 County St

474 County StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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152 Cottage St
Studio Apartments

152 Cottage St

152 Cottage StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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81 Summer St
Studio Apartments

81 Summer St

81 Summer StNew Bedford, MA 02740

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Downtown New Bedford, New Bedford, MA

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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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