Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
New Bedford, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
New Bedford, MA rent rose 11.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $297 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
New Bedford is 23.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite recent increases.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in New Bedford run around $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,212/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month, providing options for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in New Bedford rose 51.6% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase of 11.1%. This indicates strong demand for smaller units compared to other bedroom types.
Median rent
Median rent in New Bedford
$1,500/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in New Bedford is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Bedford
78
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 11% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in New Bedford run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  1% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,212 | 1% | 39% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 3% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 21% | 23% |
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 | $1,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,212
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
39%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
23%
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
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
6%
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
23%lower than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Bedford, MA is 39% lower than the median rent in Barrington, RI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,450
16%$2,100
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29%$1,700
3%$1,915
42%$2,050
$3,300
40%$3,700
12%$2,300
2%$3,500
1%$1,600
21%$2,450
8%Discover rentals in New Bedford, MA
3d ago
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.Apartment for rent
2d 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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
98 County St #A2S, New Bedford, MA 02744
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
$1,295
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
98 County St #B3S, New Bedford, MA 02744
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
$1,295
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
10 Manomet St, New Bedford, MA 02746
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450–$2,640
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
200 Riverside Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,915–$2,355
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
75 Wamsutta St, New Bedford, MA 02740
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,075–$2,300
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
18 Berkley St #2, New Bedford, MA 02740
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
16 Harmony St #1, New Bedford, MA 02744
3 beds
1 bath
$1,975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
75 Wamsutta St, New Bedford, MA 02740
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,075–$2,300
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d 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
4d ago
85 Beetle St, New Bedford, MA 02746
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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
4d ago
2188 Braley 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
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in New Bedford
252 Central Ave #3, New Bedford, MA 02745
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
10 Manomet St, New Bedford, MA 02746
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450–$2,640
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
81 Summer St, New Bedford, MA 02740
2 beds
1 bath
$1,575
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
36 Rutland St #1, New Bedford, MA 02745
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
53 Merrimac St, New Bedford, MA 02740
2 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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
387 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745
1 bed
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
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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 $1,500 per month as of June 27, 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 11% since last year.
How does New Bedford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Bedford is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $60,000/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?
New Bedford's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $860 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.
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).