15 Studley St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Bedford Neighborhood of New Bedford, MA from $900 (38 Rentals)
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$1,400 - $1,550
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$1,400 - $1,550
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1441 Pleasant St
1441 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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$1,4751 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
116 Clark St, Unit 1
116 Clark StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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$1,495 - $1,775
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121 North
121 North StNew Bedford, MA 02740
415 County St
New BedfordMA02740
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$1,500
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$1,500
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155 Grinnell St, Unit 2
155 Grinnell StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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830 County St, Unit 3
830 County StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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$1,595 - $2,580
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Lofts at Wamsutta Place
75 Wamsutta StNew Bedford, MA 02740
178 Blackmer St
New BedfordMA02744
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263 Acushnet Ave
New BedfordMA02740
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$1,700
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79 Katherine St, Unit 2
79 Katherine StNew Bedford, MA 02744
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$1,700
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$1,700
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2 Arnold St, Unit 2
2 Arnold StNew Bedford, MA 02740
21 James St
New BedfordMA02740
39 Bay St
New BedfordMA02740
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$1,800
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$1,800
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20 Independent St, Unit 3 Third Floor
20 Independent StNew Bedford, MA 02744
33 Sidney St
New BedfordMA02740
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$1,855 - $3,025
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Regency
800 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
530 Bolton St
New BedfordMA02740
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$1,900
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67 Clark St, Unit 3rd
67 Clark StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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$1,925
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$1,925
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$1,925
57 Parker St, Unit 1st floor
57 Parker StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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$1,950
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$1,950
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348 North St, Unit 2
348 North StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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$1,950
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$1,950
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366 Union St, Unit 1
366 Union StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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$2,000
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$2,000
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373 Bolton St, Unit 2
373 Bolton StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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52 Swift St, Unit 2
52 Swift StNew Bedford, MA 02740
376 Summer St
New BedfordMA02740
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$2,100 - $2,200
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$2,100 - $2,200
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$2,100 - $2,200
128 Purchase St
128 Purchase StNew Bedford, MA 02740
1190 Pleasant St
New BedfordMA02740
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
619 County St
619 County StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
One Custom House Square
12 Barkers LnNew Bedford, MA 02740
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Knights Manor
1049 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Verdean Gardens
163 Walnut StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
The Suites at Wamsutta Place
55 Wamsutta StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Union Street Lofts
516 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
19 Stephen St
New BedfordMA02740
270 Union St
New BedfordMA02740
188 Shawmut Ave
New BedfordMA02740
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$1,600
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$1,600
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1 Main St, Unit 2
1 Main StFairhaven, MA 02719
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$2,000
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$2,000
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24 Sharp St, Unit 24 Sharp St. 2nd Floor
24 Sharp StDartmouth, MA 02747
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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 | $1,703 | $1,475 | $2,275 |
| Downtown New Bedford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,145 | $3,025 |
| Downtown New Bedford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $1,600 | $2,400 |
| Downtown New Bedford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown New Bedford Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Lofts at Wamsutta Place | 2 Bed/2 Bath SOUTH Bldg | 2BR,2BA | $2,110 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Bedford, MA
As of August 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Bedford area is the $1.46 price per square foot 67 Clark St Model at 67 Clark St, Unit 3rd in the in the New Bedford neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Downtown New Bedford apartment is the 57 Parker St Model at 57 Parker St, Unit 1st floor starting at $1,925 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the New Bedford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Bedford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 67 Clark St, Unit 3rd | 67 Clark St | 3BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 57 Parker St, Unit 1st floor | 57 Parker St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| The Lofts at Wamsutta Place | Two Bedroom 1 Bath NORTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 366 Union St, Unit 1 | 366 Union St | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 373 Bolton St, Unit 2 | 373 Bolton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 128 Purchase St | 128 Purchase St | 4BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 79 Katherine St, Unit 2 | 79 Katherine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 348 North St, Unit 2 | 348 North St | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 121 North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 155 Grinnell St, Unit 2 | 155 Grinnell St | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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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 $1,495 at 121 North.
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 $2,110 at The Lofts at Wamsutta Place.
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