Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown New Bedford Neighborhood of New Bedford, MA from $1,700 (5 Rentals)

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Downtown New Bedford, New Bedford, MA Local Guide

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 Solemar at South Dartmouth priced from $1,995. Hidden Brook Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Bedford apartments for rent in New Bedford, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Solemar at South DartmouthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Hidden Brook Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Type S2BR,1BA$2,195
The Residences at ButtonwoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Bedford, MA

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Bedford area is the $1.27 price per square foot 470 Purchase St Model at 470 Purchase St, Unit 1st floor in the in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown New Bedford apartment is the 50 Richmond St Model at 50 Richmond St, Unit 1 starting at $1,875 with a $1.47 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
470 Purchase St, Unit 1st floor470 Purchase St4BR,1BA$1.27
50 Richmond St, Unit 150 Richmond St3BR,1BA$1.47
Hidden Brook Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Type S2BR,1BA$1.87
24 Myrtle St, Unit 224 Myrtle St3BR,1BA$1.91
24 Sharp St, Unit 2ndfloor24 Sharp St2BR,1BA$1.78
128 Purchase St, Unit 1128 Purchase St3BR,1BA$2.50
The Residences at ButtonwoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Solemar at South DartmouthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown New Bedford

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown New Bedford?

There are currently 258 Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Bedford, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $3,295. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown New Bedford ranging from $1,700 to $2,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown New Bedford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown New Bedford ranges from $1,700 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,975.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown New Bedford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown New Bedford range from $1,550 to $3,195, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $1,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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