Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Bedford Neighborhood of New Bedford, MA from $900 (20 Rentals)

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property at 126 Crapo St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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126 Crapo St

New BedfordMA02744
property at 15 Studley St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Studley St

New BedfordMA02740

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property at 178 Blackmer St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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178 Blackmer St

New BedfordMA02744
property at 39 Bay St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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39 Bay St

New BedfordMA02740
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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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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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121 North
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

121 North

121 North StNew Bedford, MA 02740
property at 415 County St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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415 County St, Unit 111

415 County St
New BedfordMA02740
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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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property at 13 Lafrance Ct

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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13 Lafrance Ct

New BedfordMA02740
property at 415 County St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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415 County St, Unit 412

415 County St
New BedfordMA02740

Downtown New Bedford, New Bedford, MA Local Guide

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 1 Bed unit found at The Regency priced from $1,585. The Lofts at Wamsutta Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,075. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Bedford apartments for rent in New Bedford, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RegencySpacious 3rd floor 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,585
The Lofts at Wamsutta Place1BR 1 Bath NORTH-N4131BR,1BA$2,075
The Residences at ButtonwoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Bedford, MA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Bedford area is the $1.91 price per square foot 496 Summer St Model at 496 Summer St, Unit MK Properties in the in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown New Bedford apartment is the 1BR 1 Bath NORTH-N413 Model at The Lofts at Wamsutta Place starting at $2,075 with a $2.00 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.
496 Summer St, Unit MK Properties496 Summer St3BR,1BA$1.91
The Lofts at Wamsutta Place1BR 1 Bath NORTH-N4131BR,1BA$2.00
The Residences at ButtonwoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.37
The RegencyEnjoy sunset skies from your balcony!2BR,1BA$2.94

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown New Bedford, New Bedford, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $1,585 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 $2,440.

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