Apartments for Rent in New Bedford, MA

Prices and availability in New Bedford, MA were last updated on 11 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in New Bedford, MA are: Hidden Brook Apartment Homes, The Regency, The Residences at Buttonwood, 105 William Street and 2 Bed, 1 Bath Apartment for Rent.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in New Bedford, MA is between $100 and $2,450.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA is between $800 and $2,535.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA is between $1,250 and $2,795.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA is between $1,599 and $3,595.

In New Bedford, 60% of the residents are renting compared to 40% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 11% of New Bedford's rentals, 84% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 5% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in New Bedford is 43 years old, with 26% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 65% are garden-style apartment communities, 16% are mid-sized buildings, and 19% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

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.