Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
New Bedford, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
New Bedford, MA rent rose 14.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $199 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
New Bedford sits 16.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 73 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in New Bedford rent for $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,600/month. Apartments make up 88.5% of total rentals, while houses have a median rent of $2,500/month.
Median rent
Median rent in New Bedford
$1,600/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in New Bedford is $1,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Bedford
73
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of New Bedford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in New Bedford, MA
Average rent prices in New Bedford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
New Bedford, MA
Rent prices in New Bedford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Bedford is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in New Bedford run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | 3% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 2% | 33% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% |  7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 24% | 28% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in New Bedford, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,797 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
33%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
28%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in New Bedford, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in New Bedford, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in New Bedford, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in New Bedford and Barrington by all bedroom counts and property types.
New Bedford
17%lower than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Bedford, MA is 37% lower than the median rent in Barrington, RI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,550
4%$2,195
6%$1,750
33%$1,700
5%$2,325
24%$1,837
$3,300
27%$3,500
1%$2,500
15%$3,025
13%$2,000
29%$2,300
2%Discover rentals in New Bedford, MA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
16 Homer St #3, New Bedford, MA 02740
4 beds
1 bath
$725
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Bristol Communities Revitalization, LP, New Bedford, MA 02744
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
15 Studley St #3, New Bedford, MA 02740
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
$1,145
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
314 N Front St, New Bedford, MA 02746
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
16h ago
2188 Phillips Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
59m ago
10 Manomet St, New Bedford, MA 02746
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,180–$2,975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550
$2,450
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
8h ago
105 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
75 Wamsutta St, New Bedford, MA 02740
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,115–$2,580
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
8h ago
105 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
16h ago
2188 Phillips Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
31 Hicks St #2, New Bedford, MA 02740
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
830 County St #3, New Bedford, MA 02740
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
1751 Acushnet Ave #104, New Bedford, MA 02746
1 bed
1 bath
$975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
16h ago
2188 Phillips Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
59m ago
10 Manomet St, New Bedford, MA 02746
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,180–$2,975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
474 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740
Studio
1 bath
$975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
51 Tallman St Apt 1n #1N, New Bedford, MA 02746
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
109 Reynolds St, New Bedford, MA 02746
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
86 Church St, New Bedford, MA 02746
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for New Bedford, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the New Bedford rental market.
How much is rent in New Bedford?
The average rent in New Bedford is $1,600 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Bedford?
Average rent prices in New Bedford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does New Bedford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Bedford is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in New Bedford?
To comfortably afford rent in New Bedford, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in New Bedford?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in New Bedford average around $1,120/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,710/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).