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Average Rent in New Bedford, MA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in New Bedford, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,421/mo
▲ +0.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,200/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
8
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in New Bedford, MA
Compare average rent across New Bedford, MA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford 02740 | $2,729 | $1,200 | 3 | 29 |
| New Bedford 02748 | $2,697 | $1,995 | 2 | 3 |
| New Bedford 02746 | $1,101 | $737 | 1 | 73 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in New Bedford, MA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in New Bedford, MA is $3,421 per month across 2 apartment communities and 8 available units. Rents have increased $10 (0.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Mathew J. Arruda Group starting at $1,200/mo. By unit type, a 4-bedroom averages $3,421/mo.
Prices range from $1,200 to $7,100 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
New Bedford, MA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in New Bedford, MA
Rent Prices by Apartment in New Bedford, MA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mathew J. Arruda Group | $1,200/mo | $3,413/mo | 6 | 5 |
| Hidden Brook Apartments | $3,395/mo | $3,445/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
Google Search Trends for New Bedford, MA Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in New Bedford, MA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$137,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,421/mo.
Comfortable income
$164,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,200/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in New Bedford, MA is $56,025 , about 66% 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) | $3,421 |
| Utilities | $426 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,015 |
| Healthcare | $495 |
| Other goods and services | $792 |
| Estimated total | $6,680/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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