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53 Merrimac St # 55, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
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| 53-55 Merrimac Street - 3E | 2 bed | 1 bath | $1,500 /mo | New Bedford, MA 2BR, 3rd floor apartment offers nature light and views of the Acushnet River Features include plank flooring, fresh paint & stand-up shower Kitchen includes refrigerator & gas stove Basement individual laundry hook-up available for additional monthly fee Conveniently located off Purchase Street, near bus line and the highway No pets / No smoking $1,500/mo First, Last Month's Rent & Security Deposit due at move-in ($4,500) Available for immediate occupancy; subject to an approved rental application Tenant-at-Will, not a Lease Utilities (gas & electric) are the responsibility of the tenant. Screening will be performed for credit, criminal and previous eviction history. Requirements: 3x rent to income ($4,500/mo) 12-month prior rental history 12-month income/ employment history 600 minimum credit score Tenant Insurance is required No prior Evictions, judgments or termination of tenancy notices Disclaimer: This apartment may be rented and no longer available. |
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About 53-55 Merrimac Street
New Bedford, MA 2BR, 3rd floor apartment offers nature light and views of the Acushnet River Features include plank flooring, fresh paint & stand-up shower Kitchen includes refrigerator & gas stove Basement individual laundry hook-up available for additional monthly fee Conveniently located off Purchase Street, near bus line and the highway No pets / No smoking $1,500/mo First, Last Month's Rent & Security Deposit due at move-in ($4,500) Available for immediate occupancy; subject to an approved rental application Tenant-at-Will, not a Lease Utilities (gas & electric) are the responsibility of the tenant. Screening will be performed for credit, criminal and previous eviction history. Requirements: 3x rent to income ($4,500/mo) 12-month prior rental history 12-month income/ employment history 600 minimum credit score Tenant Insurance is required No prior Evictions, judgments or termination of tenancy notices Disclaimer: This apartment may be rented and no longer available.
Property highlights
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Rent trends in New Bedford
2-bedroom apartments at 53-55 Merrimac Street cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New Bedford.
Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
New Bedford
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $850 |
| April 2024 | $1,037 |
| May 2024 | $975 |
| June 2024 | $1,112 |
| July 2024 | $1,062 |
| August 2024 | $1,025 |
| September 2024 | $1,237 |
| October 2024 | $900 |
| January 2025 | $900 |
| February 2025 | $953 |
| March 2025 | $990 |
| April 2025 | $1,094 |
| May 2025 | $1,275 |
| June 2025 | $1,191 |
| July 2025 | $1,110 |
| August 2025 | $1,114 |
| September 2025 | $1,166 |
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 53-55 Merrimac Street
John A. Parker Elementary School
705 county st
new bedford, MA, 2740
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Getting around New Bedford near 53 Merrimac St # 55
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 53 Merrimac St # 55, New Bedford
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
5/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 53 Merrimac St # 55
Giammalvo's Market
1914 Purchase St
Family Market & Bakery
1926 Purchase St
Continental Market
243 Sawyer St
Market Basket
122 Sawyer St
Xavier Market
290 N Front St
Snipes
81 Coggeshall St
Celia's Boutique
111 William St
Carter's Clothing
55 William St
U7
102 William St
Family Dollar
771 Purchase St
Dunkin'
1746 Purchase St
Starbucks
161 Coggeshall St
Dunkin'
359 S Front St
Green Bean
740 Purchase St
Dunkin'
53 Popes Is
Dipper Cafe
1367 Purchase St
Endzone Sports Pub
218 Coggeshall St
FATHOMS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILLE
255 Popes Is
Hibernia Irish Pub
109 William St
Pour Farm Tavern
780 Purchase St
Sara's Bakery
1300 Acushnet Ave
The Baker-New Bedford
562 Pleasant St
Five Star Bakery
335 N Front St
Auntie Kath's Cafe & Bakery
288 Union St
Friendly Doughnut
2301 Purchase St
Dunkin'
1746 Purchase St
Dipper Cafe
1367 Purchase St
Sorbae Frozen Treats
1353 Purchase St
Dillon's Restaurant
583 County St
Subway
836 Pleasant St
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