Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Bedford Neighborhood of New Bedford, MA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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155 Grinnell St, Unit 2
$1,400
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155 Grinnell St, Unit 2

155 Grinnell StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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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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Cheapest Available Downtown New Bedford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown New Bedford area of New Bedford, MA is a Studio unit found at The Lofts at Wamsutta Place priced from $1,585. The Regency has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Bedford apartments for rent in New Bedford, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Wamsutta PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,585
The RegencySpacious L/R, 9th flr - City Views!1BR,1BA$1,825
The Residences at ButtonwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Bedford, MA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Bedford area is the $1.07 price per square foot 111 Maxfield St Model at 111 Maxfield St, Unit 3 in the in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown New Bedford apartment is the 128 Purchase St Model at 128 Purchase St, Unit 3 starting at $2,100 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Bedford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
111 Maxfield St, Unit 3111 Maxfield St2BR,1BA$1.07
128 Purchase St, Unit 3128 Purchase St3BR,1BA$2.10
The Residences at ButtonwoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.57
251 Purchase St, Unit 3251 Purchase St3BR,1BA$2.00
The RegencyHarbor & Downtown Views! Bamboo Flrs.2BR,2BA$2.85
73 Sycamore St, Unit 1st floor73 Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.71
The Lofts at Wamsutta PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.42
155 Grinnell St, Unit 2155 Grinnell St1BR,1BA$2.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown New Bedford Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown New Bedford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown New Bedford Apartment is $1,825 at The Regency.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown New Bedford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown New Bedford is starting from $2,115 at The Lofts at Wamsutta Place.

What is the most affordable Downtown New Bedford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown New Bedford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Lofts at Wamsutta Place and starts from $2,800.

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