Average Rent in New Bedford, MA
6 apartment buildings, 101 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$737/mo
Manomet Place
Properties
6
tracked daily
Units
101
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in New Bedford, MA.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
New Bedford, MA Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Manomet Place
170 Riverside Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746, USA
The Mathew J. Arruda Group
179 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
Solemar Apartments
26 Sea Breeze Dr, Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Hidden Brook Apartments
42 W Hill Rd, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
Buttonwood Apartments
50 Oesting St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
Amelia Apartments
676 Dartmouth St, Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manomet Place 170 Riverside Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746, USA | $737 | $1,101 | $1.06 | 4.3 (16) | 73 |
| 2 | The Mathew J. Arruda Group 179 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA | $1,200 | $2,851 | $1.20 | 5 (25) | 18 |
| 3 | Solemar Apartments 26 Sea Breeze Dr, Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA | $1,995 | $2,295 | $2.88 | 4.5 (62) | 2 |
| 4 | Hidden Brook Apartments 42 W Hill Rd, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA | $2,295 | $2,812 | $2.25 | 3.9 (55) | 6 |
| 5 | Buttonwood Apartments 50 Oesting St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA | $2,395 | $2,395 | -- | 3.8 (56) | 1 |
| 6 | Amelia Apartments 676 Dartmouth St, Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA | $2,800 | $2,800 | $3.21 | 3.2 (5) | 1 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Manomet Place
4.3 (16)170 Riverside Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746, USA
The Mathew J. Arruda Group
5 (25)179 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
Solemar Apartments
4.5 (62)26 Sea Breeze Dr, Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Hidden Brook Apartments
3.9 (55)42 W Hill Rd, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
Buttonwood Apartments
3.8 (56)50 Oesting St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
Amelia Apartments
3.2 (5)676 Dartmouth St, Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
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New Bedford, MA neighborhoods
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New Bedford, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in New Bedford, MA is $1,568 per month, based on 101 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $737 at Manomet Place to $7,100 at The Mathew J. Arruda Group.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,200/mo | $737/mo | 74 |
| 2 Bed | $2,162/mo | $1,028/mo | 9 |
| 3 Bed | $2,357/mo | $1,255/mo | 11 |
| 4 Bed | $3,453/mo | $1,200/mo | 7 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in New Bedford, MA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in New Bedford, MA averages $1,200/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,162/mo. At the local median household income of $56,025, that works out to 34% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in New Bedford, MA at $1,085/mo. The current tracked market average runs 45% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in New Bedford, MA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in New Bedford, MA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$63,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,568/mo.
Comfortable income
$75,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($737/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in New Bedford, MA is $56,025 , about 26% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in New Bedford, MA
Overall prices in New Bedford, MA runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 101.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by New Bedford, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,568 |
| Utilities | $426 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,015 |
| Healthcare | $495 |
| Other goods and services | $792 |
| Estimated total | $4,827/mo |
Population
100,731
Median household income
$56,025
Census median rent
$1,085/mo
Rent as % of income
30.3%
Median age
37.0
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How New Bedford, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs New Bedford, MA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam, MA | $2,190 | +40% | +2.8% | 36 |
| Boston, MA | $4,601 | +193% | +0.2% | 29 |
| Lynn, MA | $3,029 | +93% | +3.1% | 16 |
| Springfield, MA | $1,809 | +15% | +2.8% | 12 |
| Waltham, MA | $3,670 | +134% | -3.8% | 11 |
| Framingham, MA | $3,171 | +102% | +2.7% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in New Bedford, MA?
The average rent in New Bedford, MA is $1,568 per month, based on 101 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in New Bedford, MA?
The median asking rent in New Bedford, MA is $963 per month, computed from 101 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,568/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in New Bedford, MA?
The lowest available rent in New Bedford, MA starts at $737 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA?
1-bedroom apartments in New Bedford, MA average $1,200/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $737/mo across 74 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in New Bedford, MA average $2,162/mo. Units start from $1,028/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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