Rent in New Bedford, MA
Across New Bedford's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,259 a month, with figures from $1,125–$1,879. The highest typical rent is in 02742 ($1,879) and the lowest in 02740 ($1,125). 4 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Bristol County pay about 1.07% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,333 | $589–$1,423 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $906 | $771–$1,509 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $1,259 | $1,125–$1,879 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $1,320 | $1,140–$2,302 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $1,845 | $982–$2,615 | 6 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
New Bedford ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in New Bedford, MA?
- About $1,259 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,125–$1,879. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in New Bedford, MA?
- About $906 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $771–$1,509. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in New Bedford, MA?
- About $1,320 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,140–$2,302. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in New Bedford, MA?
- About $1,333 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $589–$1,423. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in New Bedford, MA?
- About $1,845 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $982–$2,615. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which New Bedford ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 02742 has the highest typical rent at $1,879 a month, and 02740 the lowest at $1,125.
- What is the property tax rate in New Bedford, MA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Bristol County pay a typical 1.07% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these New Bedford rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).