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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Dartmouth?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Dartmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,020 | $1,995 | $2,095 |
South Dartmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,436 | $2,195 | $3,295 |
South Dartmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,195 | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hidden Brook Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Type S | 2BR,1BA | $2,195 |
The Residences at Buttonwood | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
The Regency | Top Penthouse! HUGE Balcony. Water Views | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Regency | Top Penthouse! HUGE Balcony. Water Views | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
Hidden Brook Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Type L | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
The Residences at Buttonwood | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
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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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