Cheap Homes for Rent in New Bedford, MA from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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New Bedford, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Bedford, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/02/2025

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$1,15026

Cheapest Available New Bedford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Bedford, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Enby Gardens priced from $1,800. 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
Enby Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,800
Solemar at South DartmouthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Welby Park EstatesThe Colonial2BR,1BA$2,027

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 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.
470 Purchase St, Unit 1st floor470 Purchase St4BR,1BA$1.27
595-597 Coggeshall St, Unit 1595-597 Coggeshall St4BR,1BA$1.47
50 Richmond St, Unit 150 Richmond St3BR,1BA$1.47
Hidden Brook Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Type S2BR,1BA$1.87
51 Willard St, Unit 251 Willard St3BR,1BA$1.57
24 Sharp St, Unit 2ndfloor24 Sharp St2BR,1BA$1.78
10 Green St, Unit #310 Green St1BR,1BA$1.40
7 Saint Mary St, Unit 37 Saint Mary St1BR,1BA$1.57
Enby Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
4656 Acushnet Ave, Unit 2nd Floor- 2 BR Apt.4656 Acushnet Ave2BR,1BA$2.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about New Bedford

What type of rentals are currently available in New Bedford?

There are currently 584 Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA with pricing that ranges from $899 to $3,550. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Bedford ranging from $1,000 to $8,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New Bedford ranges from $1,000 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,553.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in New Bedford range from $1,550 to $2,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.