Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Bedford Neighborhood of New Bedford, MA from $900 (27 Rentals)

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property at 148 Maxfield St

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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148 Maxfield St

New BedfordMA02740

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property at 110 Reynolds St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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110 Reynolds St

New BedfordMA02746
property at 18 Jouvette St

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Jouvette St

New BedfordMA02744

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property at 36 7th St

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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36 7th 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 44 7th St

$1,450 - $1,495

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$1,450
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$1,450

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44 7th 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 415 County St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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415 County St, Unit 116, Unit 116

415 County St
New BedfordMA02740
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
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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 $1,825. The Lofts at Wamsutta Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Bedford apartments for rent in New Bedford, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RegencySpacious L/R, 9th flr - City Views!1BR,1BA$1,825
The Lofts at Wamsutta PlaceTwo Bedroom 1 Bath South2BR,1BA$1,975
The Residences at ButtonwoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Bedford, MA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Bedford area is the $1.50 price per square foot 75 Mill St Model at 75 Mill St, Unit 75 Mill 1st Floor in the in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Downtown New Bedford apartment is the 111 Maxfield St Model at 111 Maxfield St, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $1.27 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.
75 Mill St, Unit 75 Mill 1st Floor75 Mill St3BR,1BA$1.50
111 Maxfield St, Unit 1111 Maxfield St3BR,1BA$1.27
72 Fair St, Unit 272 Fair St3BR,1BA$1.64
77 North St, Unit 1st77 North St1BR,1BA$1.08
917 County St, Unit 2917 County St3BR,1BA$1.61
128 Purchase St128 Purchase St4BR,1BA$2.20
58 Shawmut Ave, Unit 358 Shawmut Ave3BR,1BA$1.80
13 Lafrance Ct, Unit 213 Lafrance Ct2BR,1BA$1.79
The Lofts at Wamsutta PlaceSuites 1022BR,1BA$2.35
457 Union St, Unit 475 Union 2nd Floor457 Union St1BR,1BA$1.78

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Downtown New Bedford, New Bedford, MA

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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 $1,825 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 $1,975 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 $2,500.

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