
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Bedford Neighborhood of New Bedford, MA from $900 (6 Rentals)
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Downtown New Bedford, New Bedford, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown New Bedford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown New Bedford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $1,400 | $2,195 |
Downtown New Bedford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $1,500 | $2,395 |
Downtown New Bedford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,750 | $2,500 |
Downtown New Bedford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,897 | $2,200 | $3,595 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown New Bedford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown New Bedford area of New Bedford, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hidden Brook Apartment Homes priced from $1,895. The Residences at Buttonwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Bedford apartments for rent in New Bedford, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hidden Brook Apartment Homes | One Bedroom Type S | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
The Residences at Buttonwood | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Solemar at South Dartmouth | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Bedford, MA
As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown New Bedford apartment is the 10 Green St Model at 10 Green St, Unit #2 starting at $1,650 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Bedford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hidden Brook Apartment Homes | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $2.35 |
10 Green St, Unit #2 | 10 Green St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
4 Washington St, Unit 3rd Floor | 4 Washington St | 3BR,1BA | $1.53 |
69 Walden St, Unit #1 | 69 Walden St | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
128 Purchase St, Unit 1 | 128 Purchase St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
The Residences at Buttonwood | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
13 Lafrance Ct, Unit 2 | 13 Lafrance Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Solemar at South Dartmouth | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
155 Grinnell St, Unit 2 | 155 Grinnell St | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown New Bedford, New Bedford, MA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Downtown New Bedford, New Bedford, MA
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
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Best Local Schools in Downtown New Bedford, New Bedford, MA
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
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Getting Around the Downtown New Bedford Neighborhood in New Bedford, MA
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown New Bedford Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Bedford?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Bedford is Hidden Brook Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Downtown New Bedford costs $2,897.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown New Bedford?
Cheap apartments in Downtown New Bedford have an average cost of $199 which is $2,698 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Bedford.
Expert Rental Resources
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