$1,800
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
252 Central Ave Unit 3
New Bedford, MA 02745
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Bedrooms
3
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
1,000 sq ft
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Available
Available Aug 1
Highlights
- Yard
- Smoke Free
252 Central Ave Unit 3
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$1,800 deposit,
Available Aug 1
Large 3 bedroom, 1 bath, unit for rent. High ceilings, beautiful architecture and original hardwood throughout, fully updated kitchen and bathroom with granite countertops and new appliances. Quiet neighborhood with a yard. Located half a mile to South Coast Rails new station. Walking distance to Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Charter School, All Saints Catholic School and close to the High School. Tenant to pay for all utilities. 1 assigned parking space and plenty of off street parking. Approved pets accepted for an additional $100 monthly fee. Located on the 3rd floor. Unit will be available for move in 8/1. No smoking. No prior evictions. Minimum credit score of 650 required, applicants must make a minimum of 3x the rent, proof of income, references and credit screening will be run. First, last and security due at signing. Tenant at will. No viewings/tours without a completed rental application.
252 Central Ave is an apartment community located in Bristol County and the 02745 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New Bedford School District attendance zone.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Apartment Features
- Smoke Free
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Yard
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3 units
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New Bedford combines maritime heritage with coastal living. This historic whaling port maintains its connection to the sea as America's leading fishing port by value, bringing in fresh seafood daily. The downtown showcases preserved 19th-century architecture, while the working waterfront continues its centuries-old traditions. Housing includes converted mill buildings and homes in the County Street Historic District, with rental rates averaging $1,391 for a one-bedroom apartment, showing a 4.9% increase over the past year. Notable areas include downtown, the North Bedford district, and the South End near Fort Taber Park.
The city's cultural scene centers around the New Bedford Whaling Museum and Buttonwood Park, which spans 97 acres of gardens, paths, and recreational spaces. The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, North America's largest Portuguese festival, celebrates the city's Portuguese heritage each summer.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 6.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 16.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 22.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 38 min | 28.1 mi |
252 Central Ave Unit 3 is within 15 minutes or 6.3 miles from UMass Dartmouth. It is also near Bristol Community College and Roger Williams University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
724 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
221 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
922 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,792 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
176 Students
Nearby
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
75
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
ActiveBusinesses
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Amenities
- Smoke Free
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Yard
252 Central Ave Unit 3 Photos
252 Central Ave
New Bedford, MA 02745