Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA from $800(6 Rentals)

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619 County St
from $9501 Bedroom Apartments

619 County St

619 County StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Knights Manor
from $9902 Bedroom Apartments

Knights Manor

1049 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Verdean Gardens
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Verdean Gardens

163 Walnut StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Bedford, MA

Pricing Updated: 12/27/2024

Current apartment rentals in the New Bedford, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for New Bedford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown New Bedford$3,010$95021

Cheapest Available New Bedford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Bedford, MA is a Studio unit found at One Custom House Square in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood priced from $975. The Lofts at Wamsutta Place in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,505. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Bedford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
One Custom House SquareWATING LIST - Studio- Affordable HousingStudio,1BA$975
The Lofts at Wamsutta PlaceTop Floor One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,505
Victoria Riverside Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom First Floor City View Flat...1BR,1BA$1,690

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA

As of December 27, 2024 the best value apartment in the New Bedford area is the $1.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Hidden Brook Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood starting from $2,745. The second greatest value New Bedford apartment is the 72 Ruth St Model at 72 Ruth St, Unit 1 starting at $1,800 with a $1.57 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for New Bedford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hidden Brook Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.95
72 Ruth St, Unit 172 Ruth St3BR,1BA$1.57
Victoria Riverside Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom First Floor City View Flat...1BR,1BA$1.68
The Residences at ButtonwoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.24
160 Elm St, Unit 160 ELM ST 2ND FL160 Elm St1BR,1BA$1.78
133 Rogers St, Unit 1133 Rogers St2BR,1BA$2.38
Welby Park EstatesThe Colonial2BR,1BA$2.51
Solemar at South DartmouthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.94
423 Prescott St, Unit #2423 Prescott St1BR,1BA$3.33
The Lofts at Wamsutta PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.55

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New Bedford Overview

Situated in Massachusetts's Bristol County, New Bedford is home to slightly under 96,000 citizens. Residents enjoy a cityscape rich in historical character, proximity to public beaches, a vibrant arts and culture community, and a generally pleasing maritime climate.

Why live in New Bedford, MA?

The most remarkable thing about New Bedford is its historical ambiance. Once known as 'The City That Lit the World,' shades of the whaling dynasties that were born here are still seen in the gracious old homes, and the city has been involved in a downtown renovation project designed to restore the area to its original state as much as possible. New Bedford's Portuguese heritage shines through in its arts and culinary scenes, particularly in the harbor area.

New Bedford, MA
Population: 95,315

Ranked #334

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around New Bedford, MA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Bedford Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New Bedford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Bedford Apartment is $984 at One Custom House Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom New Bedford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in New Bedford is starting from $1,181 at One Custom House Square.

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