What is the average apartment size in New Bedford?

The average size for a New Bedford, MA apartment is 959 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in New Bedford?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in New Bedford is $2,084 per month, a 2.9% increase from last years average of $2,025.

What is the average apartment size in New Bedford?

The typical apartment in New Bedford offers about 959 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

New Bedford, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in New Bedford?

The typical rent budget in New Bedford ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in New Bedford?

In New Bedford, 60% of households rent while 40% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in New Bedford is $2,084, a 2.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,025.

One-bedroom apartments provide 816 square feet for $1,868, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,187 offer 1,024 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in New Bedford, MA

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,084	959 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,868	816 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,187	1,024 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

New Bedford, MA rent trends

Rental prices in New Bedford, MA have increased by 2.9% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,025 to $2,084.

What's the typical rent budget in New Bedford, MA?

The largest share of rentals in New Bedford, MA (65%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in New Bedford, MA?

25,353 or 60% of the households in New Bedford, MA are renter-occupied while 16,880 or 40% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in New Bedford, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Monte Park	$1,873

How New Bedford Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
New Bedford	$2,084
Boston	$3,637
Worcester	$2,023
Cambridge	$3,612
Somerville	$3,436
Fall River	$2,063
Lowell	$2,293
Quincy	$2,761
Salem	$2,712
Cape Cod	$2,500
Malden	$2,624
Providence, RI	$2,483
Cranston, RI	$2,045
Warwick, RI	$2,002
Pawtucket, RI	$1,914
Brockton, MA	$2,163
Taunton, MA	$2,042
East Providence, RI	$2,101
Attleboro, MA	$2,136
North Kingstown, RI	$2,458

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all New Bedford apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.