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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Quiet neighborhood
- Plenty of off street parking
- No smoking
Location
252 Central Ave #3, New Bedford, MA 02745, USA
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Property Overview
Set in a quiet neighborhood with plenty of off-street parking and no smoking, this home offers a calm, practical living environment. It also stands out for its outdoor space, strong value-for-money ranking, 19 available photos, and close proximity to a top-rated elementary school.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Less expensive
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 252 Central Ave #3
Features
| Baseboard | Driveway |
| Freezer | Hardwood Floor |
| High Ceilings | Tile |
| Water |
Appliances
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
| Stove |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Security Cameras | Sewage |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Lawn |
| Outdoor Space |
Services
| Garbage | Recycling |
Neighborhood
| Near Parks |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 252 Central Ave #3
Property Id: 2540519 Large 3 bedroom, 1 bath, unit for rent. High ceilings, beautiful architecture and original hardwood throughout, fully updated kitchen and bathroom with granite countertops and new appliances. Quiet neighborhood with a yard. Located half a mile to South Coast Rails new station. Walking distance to Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Charter School, All Saints Catholic School and close to the High School. Tenant to pay for all utilities. 1 assigned parking space and plenty of off street parking. Approved pets accepted for an additional $100 monthly fee. Located on the 3rd floor. Unit will be available for move in 7/1. No smoking. No prior evictions. Minimum credit score of 650 required, applicants must make a minimum of 3x the rent, proof of income, references and credit screening will be run. First, last and security due at signing. Tenant at will. No viewings/tours without a completed rental application.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 252 Central Ave #3 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Zip code | 02745 |
|---|---|
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in New Bedford
3-bedroom apartments at 252 Central Ave #3 cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in New Bedford.
Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
New Bedford
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $1,888 |
| August 2024 | $1,842 |
| September 2024 | $1,884 |
| October 2024 | $2,037 |
| November 2024 | $1,925 |
| December 2024 | $1,875 |
| January 2025 | $1,850 |
| February 2025 | $1,806 |
| March 2025 | $1,800 |
| April 2025 | $1,800 |
| May 2025 | $1,800 |
| June 2025 | $1,812 |
| July 2025 | $1,810 |
| August 2025 | $1,885 |
| September 2025 | $1,924 |
| October 2025 | $1,899 |
| November 2025 | $1,830 |
| December 2025 | $1,837 |
| January 2026 | $1,850 |
| February 2026 | $1,875 |
| March 2026 | $1,887 |
| April 2026 | $1,800 |
| May 2026 | $1,897 |
| June 2026 | $1,865 |
| July 2026 | $1,994 |
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Can I afford to live at 252 Central Ave #3?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $72,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,800.
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Schools near 252 Central Ave #3
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
445 ashley blvd
new bedford, MA, 2745
K-5Public
C+
Rochester Memorial School
16 pine st
rochester, MA, 2770
PK, K-6Public
B-
Sippican School
16 spring st
marion, MA, 2738
PK, K-6Public
B+
Wilbur & McMahon Schools
28 commons
little compton, RI, 2837
PK, K-8Public
A-
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Getting around New Bedford near 252 Central Ave #3
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 252 Central Ave #3, New Bedford
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Sunshine Coffee & Donuts
535 Belleville Ave
Cafe Monte Carlo
1478 Acushnet Ave
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Cinderella's Kitchen
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Top Shelf Bar & Grille
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