Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 30, 2026

Average rent in
New Bedford, MA

Last updated on March 30, 2026

Last updated on March 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Bedford, MA is $1,650. This is -14%, or $259, lower than the national average.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,650

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

63

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Bedford, MA is $1,650. This is -14%, or $259, lower than the national average.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
42%
46%
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 3% in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,910. Houses for rent in New Bedford, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,175

4%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,800

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,900

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,150

8%

5%

Studio

$1,300

7%

54%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

54%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

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$1,650
decreased by14%

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 21% lower than the median rent in Barrington, RI.

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Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in New Bedford, MA

2d 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 reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

61 Acushnet Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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.

Apartment for rent

2d 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.

Apartment for rent

98 County Street New Bedford - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

98 County Street New Bedford

98 County St, New Bedford, MA 02744

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

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

Apartment for rent

98 County Street - 98B - 2N #98B2N - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in New Bedford

98 County Street New Bedford - 98B - 2N

98 County Street - 98B - 2N #98B2N, New Bedford, MA 02744

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 26

1870 Purchase Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1870 Purchase Street

1870 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

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

Apartment for rent

53-55 Merrimac Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

53-55 Merrimac Street

53 Merrimac St, New Bedford, MA 02740

2 beds

1 bath

$1,480

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

Apartment for rent

455 Belleville Ave Apt 3s #3S - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in New Bedford

455 Belleville Ave Apt 3s #3S, New Bedford, MA 02746

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent