Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Dartmouth, MA from $900 (30 Rentals)

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58 Saint John St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

58 Saint John St

58 Saint John StSouth Dartmouth, MA 02748
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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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26 S Water St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

26 S Water St

26 S Water StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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95 Emma St
1 Bedroom Apartments

95 Emma St

95 Emma StNew Bedford, MA 02744

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Temple Landing
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Temple Landing

370 Middle StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Harborview Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harborview Towers

280 Acushnet AveNew 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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12-16 Cove St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12-16 Cove St

12-16 Cove StNew Bedford, MA 02744
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Blue Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Meadows

473 Dartmouth StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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Tripp Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tripp Towers

12 Ruth StNew Bedford, MA 02744
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Bedford Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bedford Towers

231 Middle StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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96 Ellen St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

96 Ellen St

96 Ellen StNew Bedford, MA 02744
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56 North St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

56 North St

56 North StNew Bedford, MA 02740

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766-768 Brock Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

766-768 Brock Ave

766-768 Brock AveNew Bedford, MA 02744
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142 Ash St
1 Bedroom Apartments

142 Ash St

142 Ash StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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22 S Sixth St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22 S Sixth St

22 S Sixth StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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72 S 6th St
4 Bedroom Apartments

72 S 6th St

72 S 6th StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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46 S 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

46 S 6th St

46 S 6th StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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215 Walnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

215 Walnut St

215 Walnut StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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14 S 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

14 S 6th St

14 S 6th StNew Bedford, MA 02740
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123 Mott St
2 Bedroom Apartments

123 Mott St

123 Mott StNew Bedford, MA 02744
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156 William St
1 Bedroom Apartments

156 William St

156 William StNew Bedford, MA 02740

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South Dartmouth, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Dartmouth Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Dartmouth, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Hidden Brook Apartment Homes in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood priced from $2,195. The Residences at Buttonwood in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Dartmouth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hidden Brook Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Type S2BR,1BA$2,195
The Residences at ButtonwoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,295
The RegencyTop Penthouse! HUGE Balcony. Water Views2BR,2BA$3,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dartmouth, MA and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Dartmouth area is the $2.67 price per square foot Top Penthouse! HUGE Balcony. Water Views Model at The Regency in the in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value South Dartmouth apartment is the Two Bedroom Type L Model at Hidden Brook Apartment Homes starting at $2,595 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Dartmouth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The RegencyTop Penthouse! HUGE Balcony. Water Views2BR,2BA$2.67
Hidden Brook Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Type L2BR,1BA$2.60
The Residences at ButtonwoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Dartmouth Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Dartmouth Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Dartmouth is starting from $2,195 at Hidden Brook Apartment Homes.

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