City

Average Rent in New Bedford, Massachusetts

New Bedford is a city in Massachusetts. It ranks #238 out of 300 for places to rent. New Bedford is in
the county of
Bristol County and
the metropolitan area of
Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for New Bedford includes 4 zip codes, no sections, no neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in New Bedford is $1,862 which represents an increase of 2.6% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in New Bedford to rent places is 02746 with an average rent of $2,047. The least expensive zip code in New Bedford to rent places is 02744 with an average rent of $1,372.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city New Bedford currently stands at $1,862.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 02740, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,863. This represents no difference when compared to New Bedford.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Massachusetts, the average rent for the same type of housing is $3,229, showing a more expensive of +73% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,867. This constitutes a more expensive by when compared to the rent in New Bedford.
$1,862
New Bedford
VS
$1,863
02740, zip
$3,229
+73%
MA, state
$1,867
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 21 2026

Zip Codes in New Bedford, MA

02746$2,047
02740$1,863
02745$1,608
02744$1,372