Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Bedford Neighborhood of New Bedford, MA from $900 (6 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Sycamore 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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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 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$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Bedford, MA

As of March 09, 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 $2,000 with a $1.33 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$1.33
70 Forest St, Unit 1st floor70 Forest St2BR,1BA$1.30
128 Purchase St128 Purchase St4BR,1BA$2.30
58 Shawmut Ave, Unit 358 Shawmut Ave3BR,1BA$1.80
The Residences at ButtonwoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.37
457 Union St, Unit 475 Union 2nd Floor457 Union St1BR,1BA$1.78
160 Elm St160 Elm St1BR,1BA$1.78
73 Sycamore St, Unit 1st floor73 Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.71
The RegencyPrivate balcony. Enjoy sunset skies!2BR,1BA$2.94

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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 $2,050 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 $2,945.

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