New Bedford, MA rental market

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Last updated October 3, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in New Bedford, MA is $1,750.

Average rent

$1,750

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

-$30

Available rentals

199

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $3,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8004
$9004
$1,0002
$1,1007
$1,20015
$1,30014
$1,40027
$1,50034
$1,60031
$1,70035
$1,80037
$1,90030
$2,00017
$2,10010
$2,20012
$2,30012
$2,40011
$2,5006
$2,6001
$2,7004
$2,8003
$2,9001
$3,0001
$3,4001
$3,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $30 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,850$1,700
Feb$1,800$1,750
Mar$1,750$1,750
Apr$1,725$1,750
May$1,750$1,800
Jun$1,650$1,750
Jul$1,700$1,700
Aug$1,700$1,800
Sep$1,700$1,750
Oct$1,800$1,700
Nov$1,700No data
Dec$1,700No data

Market temperature

The New Bedford, MA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in New Bedford, MA is 13% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in New Bedford, MA?

The average rent in New Bedford, MA is $1,750.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in New Bedford, MA is $1,400 per month.

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

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA is $1,470 per month.

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

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA is $1,600 per month.

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

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA is $1,900 per month.

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

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA is $2,286 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in New Bedford, MA?

Houses in New Bedford, MA rent between $800 - $3,500 with an average rent of $1,750.

8. How has the rent in New Bedford, MA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in New Bedford, MA decreased by $30

9. How much has the rent in New Bedford, MA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in New Bedford, MA did not change.

10. How many available rentals are there in New Bedford, MA?

There are currently 199 rentals available in New Bedford, MA.

11. How do rent prices in New Bedford, MA compare with the national average?

The average rent in New Bedford, MA is $1,750 — 12.5% lower the national average of $2,000.

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