Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA

Prices and availability in New Bedford, MA were last updated on 14 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in New Bedford, MA are: Hidden Brook Apartment Homes, The Regency, The Residences at Buttonwood, 105 William Street and 929-931 County St.

The average rent in New Bedford, MA is $1,984.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA is between $750 and $2,795.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA is between $1,100 and $2,845.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA is between $1,800 and $3,595.

In New Bedford 60% of the housing is rented out compared to 40% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 11% of New Bedford's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 84% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 5% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in New Bedford are about 43 years old, on average. Of these, 26% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 65% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 16% are mid-rises, and 19% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in New Bedford are around 0.9% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 54% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 39% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.