Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
New Bedford, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
New Bedford, MA rent slipped 5.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $100 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.6% increase month over month.
Compared to national trends
New Bedford sits 15.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a relatively accessible rental market with 85 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,125/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,450/month in New Bedford. The 2-bedroom median of $1,600/month reflects a broad range across unit sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Houses segment in New Bedford saw a 75.8% year-over-year rent increase, contrasting with the overall citywide decline. Houses rent at a median of $2,900/month, a clear difference from other property types.
Median rent
Median rent in New Bedford
$1,600/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in New Bedford is $1,600 per month as of November 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Bedford
85
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in New Bedford run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | No Change | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,125 | 15% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | No Change | 21% |
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 |  6% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,772 | 3% | 9% | |
Houses | $2,900 | 14% | 76% | |
Rooms | $750 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last year
21%
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
6%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
76%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
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
16%lower than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Bedford, MA is 36% lower than the median rent in Barrington, RI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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20%$2,475
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32%$1,700
3%$2,625
7%$2,000
$3,400
21%$3,300
3%$2,200
4%$2,600
$1,700
15%$2,262
4%Discover rentals in New Bedford, MA
1d ago
Bristol Communities Revitalization, LP, New Bedford, MA 02744
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
314 N Front St, New Bedford, MA 02746
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
62 Roosevelt St, New Bedford, MA 02744
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
74 Ellen St, New Bedford, MA 02744
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
10 Manomet St, New Bedford, MA 02746
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$2,640
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
75 Wamsutta St, New Bedford, MA 02740
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,735–$2,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 Riverside Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746
2 beds
2 baths
$2,135–$2,315
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in New Bedford
101 Cleveland St, New Bedford, MA 02744
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
55 Wamsutta St, New Bedford, MA 02740
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
75 Wamsutta St, New Bedford, MA 02740
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,735–$2,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
39 Smith St #2, New Bedford, MA 02740
4 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
10 Erics Way #2, New Bedford, MA 02746
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in New Bedford
2094 Phillips Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
2100 Phillips Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in New Bedford
18 Hall St, New Bedford, MA 02740
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 27
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Bedford
39 Smith St #2, New Bedford, MA 02740
4 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5h ago
16 Viall St, New Bedford, MA 02744
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
62 Roosevelt St, New Bedford, MA 02744
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
61 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
387 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Bedford?
Average rent prices in New Bedford have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does New Bedford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Bedford is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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?
July offers the lowest rents in New Bedford, while February sees the highest prices, with an 11.4% difference between peak and off-season. Planning a summer move could save you money compared to winter months.
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).