What's the average rent in New Bedford, MA?

Rental Market Trends in New Bedford, MA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in New Bedford, MA is $1,743 per month, which is 11% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,743

-0.4%-$7 decrease month-over-month

2.5%$43 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

212

APARTMENTS

$1,761

HOUSES

$1,500

TOWNHOUSES

$1,700

As of July 2026, houses are the most affordable rental option in New Bedford, MA at $1,500 per month, while apartments are the most expensive at $1,761 per month. Townhomes average $1,700 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,470
2 Bedrooms	$1,684
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$2,100
All	$1,743

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in New Bedford, MA is $1,470 per month, followed by $1,684 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,100 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,700
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,700

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in New Bedford, MA is $1,700 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$1,650
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$2,100
All	$1,750

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA is $1,400 per month, followed by $1,650 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,100 for a 4 bedroom apartment.