The Residences at Buttonwood
50 Oesting St,
New Bedford, MA 02740
$2,495 - $2,795 Plus Fees
1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
New Bedford
New Bedford, MA
Area Guide
Immerse yourself in the history of the Whaling City
Coastal
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Historic
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Diverse
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Scenic
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Artistic
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Charming
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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. UMass Dartmouth's College of Visual and Performing Arts contributes to downtown's arts community. New Bedford earned its nickname "The City That Lit the World" through its whaling industry's whale oil production, and now leads in offshore wind energy development. The waterfront continues to balance new development with its heritage as an active commercial fishing port.
Rent Trends
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in New Bedford, MA is $1,209 for a studio, $1,437 for one bedroom, $1,977 for two bedrooms, and $2,494 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Bedford has increased by 5.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,437/month
591 Sq Ft
Transportation
76
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
36
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
53
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Carlos Pacheco Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-6
328 Students
William H Taylor Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
244 Students
Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
275 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
226 Students
Hayden-McFadden Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
682 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,051 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
870 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
778 Students
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 7-12
135 Students
Public
Grades 5-12
83 Students
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Public
Grades 9-12
2,095 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,898 Students
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 7-12
135 Students
Public
Grades 5-12
83 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park
- Schooner Ernestina
- Buttonwood Park Zoo
- Fort Phoenix State Reservation
- Nasketucket Bay State Reservation
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
- Martha's Vineyard
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.