New Bedford, MA rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in New Bedford, MA is $1,750.
$1,750
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134
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $450 to $3,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 6 |
| $600 | 7 |
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 2 |
| $900 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 6 |
| $1,200 | 14 |
| $1,300 | 13 |
| $1,400 | 17 |
| $1,500 | 16 |
| $1,600 | 18 |
| $1,700 | 29 |
| $1,800 | 21 |
| $1,900 | 20 |
| $2,000 | 19 |
| $2,100 | 5 |
| $2,200 | 7 |
| $2,300 | 5 |
| $2,400 | 7 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 3 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,590 | $1,850 |
| Feb | $1,575 | $1,800 |
| Mar | $1,600 | $1,750 |
| Apr | $1,650 | $1,725 |
| May | $1,600 | $1,750 |
| Jun | $1,700 | $1,650 |
| Jul | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Aug | $1,800 | $1,700 |
| Sep | $1,800 | No data |
| Oct | $1,800 | No data |
| Nov | $1,800 | No data |
| Dec | $1,800 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in New Bedford, MA is 17% 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. How much does it cost to rent a house in New Bedford, MA?
Houses in New Bedford, MA rent between $450 - $3,000 with an average rent of $1,750.
3. 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 $50
4. 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 increased by $50
5. How many available rentals are there in New Bedford, MA?
There are currently 134 rentals available in New Bedford, MA.
6. How do rent prices in New Bedford, MA compare with the national average?
The average rent in New Bedford, MA is $1,750 — 16.67% lower the national average of $2,100.