Average Rent in New Bedford, MA

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Current Versus Historical New Bedford, MA Rents

New Bedford rentals average $850 for a studio rental to $2,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $425 (-33.33%) year-over-year from $1,275 to $850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $254 (18.37%) year-over-year from $1,383 to $1,638. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-3.37%) year-over-year from $1,733 to $1,675. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $208 (-9.88%) year-over-year from $2,108 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-2.65%) year-over-year from $2,517 to $2,450. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 1.21% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.74% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.39% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.76% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$25.00	$850	$1,275 (-33.33%)	$1,433 (-40.70%)
1 BR	$22.15	$1,638	$1,383 (18.37%)	$1,398 (17.10%)
2 BR	$22.89	$1,675	$1,733 (-3.37%)	$1,668 (0.40%)
3 BR	$21.55	$1,900	$2,108 (-9.88%)	$1,708 (11.22%)
4+ BR	$21.00	$2,450	$2,517 (-2.65%)	$2,200 (11.36%)

Historical Rents in New Bedford, MA

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Top Cities Near New Bedford

There are a total of 2 cities nearby New Bedford. The average rent in New Bedford is currently $2,006 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fall River, MA, with an average rent of $1,838, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near New Bedford, MA is Taunton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,175 per month.

Let's compare New Bedford, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in New Bedford, MA is 10.29% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.64% more affordable. Two bedrooms in New Bedford, MA are about 5.88% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.79% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near New Bedford, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fall River, MA	N/A	$1,450	$1,700	$1,838
Taunton, MA	$1,525	$1,675	$1,900	$2,175

Top Neighborhoods Near New Bedford

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near New Bedford

There are a total of 3 counties located by New Bedford, MA. Some of these counties include Fall River, MA, New Bedford, MA, and Taunton, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,900. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Fall River, MA. Its average rent per month is $1,838. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,175, Taunton, MA is the most expensive county by New Bedford, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in New Bedford, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in New Bedford, MA is 5.45% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in New Bedford, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fall River, MA	N/A	$1,450	$1,700	$1,838
New Bedford, MA	$850	$1,375	$1,700	$1,900
Taunton, MA	$1,525	$1,675	$1,900	$2,175

Top Zipcodes Near New Bedford

There is one zipcode in or near New Bedford, MA. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,200.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near New Bedford, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02780, Taunton, MA	$1,525	$1,675	$1,900	$2,200

Frequently Asked Questions - New Bedford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in New Bedford, MA?

The average monthly rental price for New Bedford, MA apartments for rent is approximately $1,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do New Bedford, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in New Bedford, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in New Bedford, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $850 and an average price per square feet of $25.00. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in New Bedford.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,375 and an average price per square feet of $22.15. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in New Bedford.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $22.89. There are a total of 25 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in New Bedford.

How have rent prices in New Bedford, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in New Bedford, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.33%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in New Bedford, MA?

A reasonable rent price in New Bedford, MA is around $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.