Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 29, 2025

Average rent in
New Bedford, MA

Last updated on December 29, 2025

Last updated on December 29, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Bedford, MA is $1,600. This is -16%, or $307, lower than the national average.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,600

decreased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

64

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Bedford, MA is $1,600. This is -16%, or $307, lower than the national average.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
37%
50%
5%
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 4% in the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $1,700. A 1-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA costs about $1,200 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 $2,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,150

8%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,687

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,850

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,400

19%

8%

Studio

$1,200

29%

54%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

54%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,687

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

8%

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$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Bedford, MA is 24% lower than the median rent in Barrington, RI.

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11 Harmony St, New Bedford, MA 02744, USA
316R Coffin Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746, USA
111 Summer St Apt 1s, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
210 Whitman St Apt 2, New Bedford, MA 02745, USA
489 Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02745, USA
299 Cedar St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
175 Phillips Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746, USA
7 Bannister Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, USA
320 Wood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, USA
130 Church St, New Bedford, MA 02746, USA
17 Franklin St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
137 Perry Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, USA
411 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
503 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
278 Dartmouth St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
1563 Cove Rd, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
60 Cove Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, USA
148 Maxfield St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
447 Ash St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
30 Belleville Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745, USA

Discover rentals in New Bedford, MA

371 County Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

371 County Street

371 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740

1 bed

1 bath

$800

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

3d ago

7.1

Very good

314 North Front Street

314 N Front St, New Bedford, MA 02746

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

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

$1,295

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

Apartment for rent

16 Bullard Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

16 Bullard Street

16 Bullard Street, New Bedford, MA 02746

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

16 Bullard St Apt 3n #3N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Bedford

16 Bullard Street - 3N

16 Bullard St Apt 3n #3N, New Bedford, MA 02746

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

$1,300

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

61 Acushnet Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

61 Acushnet Avenue

61 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

685 Cottage Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Bedford

685 Cottage Street #3, New Bedford, MA 02740

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 24

3d ago

8.3

Very good

271 Weld Street

271 Weld St, New Bedford, MA 02740

3 beds

1 bath

$1,450

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent