Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 29, 2025

Average rent in
New Bedford, MA

Last updated on September 29, 2025

Last updated on September 29, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Bedford, MA is $1,500. This is -24%, or $474, lower than the national average.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,500

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

70

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Bedford, MA is $1,500. This is -24%, or $474, lower than the national average.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

21%
32%
34%
13%
$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

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 increased by 7% in the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,600. Houses for rent in New Bedford, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$600

No Change

33%

2 bedroom

$1,600

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,947

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$2,250

3%

39%

Studio

$1,200

7%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,947

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

39%

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$1,500
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Bedford, MA is 50% lower than the median rent in Barrington, RI.

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Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in New Bedford, MA

3d 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 is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

168 Tinkham St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in New Bedford

Clean a d new bath and kitchen granite counter tops

168 Tinkham St #2, New Bedford, MA 02746

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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

Condo for rent

Available Sep 25

826 County Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

826 County Street

826 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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

Apartment for rent

61 Acushnet Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

61 Acushnet Avenue

61 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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

Apartment for rent

2195 Purchase St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

2195 Purchase St

2195 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02746

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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

Apartment for rent

3d ago

7.7

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. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

22 Willard St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Bedford

3 beds

1 bath

$1,700

$1,625

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 30

36 Kane St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Bedford

36 Kane St, unit 3

36 Kane St, New Bedford, MA 02740

3 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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

Apartment for rent