Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA from $900 (13 Rentals)

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619 County St
1 Bedroom Apartments

619 County St

619 County StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Knights Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Knights Manor

1049 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Verdean Gardens
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Verdean Gardens

163 Walnut StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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121 North
1 Bedroom Apartments

121 North

121 North StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Union Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Street Lofts

516 Pleasant StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Ledgewood Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ledgewood Commons

3 Ledgewood BlvdNorth Dartmouth, MA 02747

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Bedford, MA

Pricing Updated: 02/18/2025

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$2,800$1,200958

Cheapest Available New Bedford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Bedford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Solemar at South Dartmouth in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood priced from $1,795. Welby Park Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,869. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Bedford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Solemar at South DartmouthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Welby Park EstatesThe Colonial2BR,1BA$1,869
Victoria Riverside Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom First Floor City View Flat2BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Bedford area is the $2.35 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Hidden Brook Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value New Bedford apartment is the 595-597 Coggeshall St Model at 595-597 Coggeshall St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $1.47 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 HomesFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.35
595-597 Coggeshall St, Unit 1595-597 Coggeshall St4BR,1BA$1.47
11 Desautels St, Unit 111 Desautels St3BR,1BA$1.50
15 Main St, Unit Acushnet’s 2nd floor15 Main St2BR,1BA$1.42
4 Washington St, Unit 3rd Floor4 Washington St3BR,1BA$1.53
Victoria Riverside Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom First Floor City View Flat2BR,1BA$1.86
819 Belleville Ave, Unit Furnished 2 bedroom819 Belleville Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
5 Green St, Unit 15 Green St3BR,1BA$1.85
31 Howland Rd, Unit #2 Second Floor31 Howland Rd3BR,1BA$1.80
The Residences at ButtonwoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47

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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.

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in New Bedford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in New Bedford is at listed at $2,175.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Bedford Apartment is $1,795 at Solemar at South Dartmouth.

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 $1,869 at Welby Park Estates.

What is the most affordable New Bedford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap New Bedford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,500.

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