Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 12, 2026

Average rent in
New Bedford, MA

Last updated on February 12, 2026

Last updated on February 12, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Bedford, MA is $1,700. This is -11%, or $200, lower than the national average.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,700

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

70

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Bedford, MA is $1,700. This is -11%, or $200, lower than the national average.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
35%
44%
10%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

60%
40%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
New Bedford, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in New Bedford, MA have decreased by 6% in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
New Bedford, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in New Bedford, MA is $1,760. A 1-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA costs about $1,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,800. Houses for rent in New Bedford, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,000

12%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,800

5%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,850

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

4%

Studio

$1,350

5%

59%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

59%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

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.

Compare rent prices in New Bedford, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in New Bedford, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Barrington, RI.

New Bedford

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,175
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Bedford, MA is 22% lower than the median rent in Barrington, RI.

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371 County Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

371 County Street

371 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740

1 bed

1 bath

$800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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2201 Purchase St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Bedford

2201 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02746

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

314 North Front Street

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.

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248 Ashley Blvd Apt 3n #3N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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248 Ashley Blvd Apt 3n #3N, New Bedford, MA 02746

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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85 Beetle St Apt 3s #3S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Bedford

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85 Beetle St Apt 3s #3S, New Bedford, MA 02746

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

61 Acushnet Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

61 Acushnet Avenue

61 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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45 Belleville Ave Unit 3s #3S - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in New Bedford

APARTMENT - New Bedford, MA

45 Belleville Ave Unit 3s #3S, New Bedford, MA 02746

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

271 Weld Street

271 Weld St, New Bedford, MA 02740

3 beds

1 bath

$1,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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