Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA from $900 (14 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: 03/21/2025

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$3,595$1,500775

Cheapest Available New Bedford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Bedford, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Welby Park Estates priced from $1,850. Solemar at South Dartmouth in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Bedford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Welby Park EstatesThe Colonial2BR,1BA$1,850
Solemar at South DartmouthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Hidden Brook Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
The Residences at ButtonwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Victoria Riverside Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Second Floor City View Loft2BR,2BA$2,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Bedford area is the $1.47 price per square foot 595-597 Coggeshall St Model at 595-597 Coggeshall St, Unit 1 in the starting from $2,200. The second greatest value New Bedford apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Second Floor City View Loft Model at Victoria Riverside Lofts starting at $2,180 with a $1.56 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.
595-597 Coggeshall St, Unit 1595-597 Coggeshall St4BR,1BA$1.47
Victoria Riverside Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Second Floor City View Loft2BR,2BA$1.56
10 Green St, Unit #210 Green St2BR,1BA$1.38
4 Washington St, Unit 3rd Floor4 Washington St3BR,1BA$1.53
69 Walden St, Unit #169 Walden St2BR,1BA$2.00
819 Belleville Ave, Unit Furnished 2 bedroom819 Belleville Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
The Residences at ButtonwoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
13 Lafrance Ct, Unit 213 Lafrance Ct2BR,1BA$1.79
160 Elm St, Unit 160 Elm St North 2nd FL160 Elm St1BR,1BA$1.83
Welby Park EstatesThe Colonial2BR,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 price of a cheap apartment in New Bedford?

The cheapest apartment in New Bedford is Solemar at South Dartmouth which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in New Bedford costs $3,595.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Bedford?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 186 regular apartments in New Bedford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in New Bedford?

Cheap apartments in New Bedford have an average cost of $224 which is $3,371 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Bedford.

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