How many apartments are available in New Bedford, MA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 799 apartments available in New Bedford.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in New Bedford, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in New Bedford is around $1,250 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA?

The average rent for a <a href='/new-bedford-ma/1-bedroom-apartments-for-rent' >one-bedroom apartment</a> in New Bedford is around $1,480 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA?

The average rent for a <a href='/new-bedford-ma/2-bedroom-apartments-for-rent' >two-bedroom apartment</a> in New Bedford is around $2,300 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in New Bedford, MA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, the average rent price is $2,300 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,630 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in New Bedford, MA?

Based on average rent prices in New Bedford, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $50,000 to live comfortably.

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New Bedford:
July Rent Report

Welcome to the July 2026 New Bedford Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the July 2026 key findings and figures for the New Bedford rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in New Bedford and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of New Bedford average rent prices in the chart below.

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New Bedford Rent Prices Decrease From June to July

New Bedford rent prices decreased over the last month. From June to July, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a New Bedford one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from June to July, New Bedford experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a New Bedford two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

July Prices: New Bedford vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in New Bedford and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in New Bedford over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the New Bedford suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

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Rents did not increase in any of the New Bedford suburbs
Rents did not decrease in any of the New Bedford suburbs.

July 2026 Pricing Trends: New Bedford vs. National Comparisons

New Bedford Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in New Bedford over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, New Bedford average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a New Bedford one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about New Bedford and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for New Bedford and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.