Welby Park Estates
1399 Phillips Rd,
New Bedford, MA 02745
$2,050 - $2,090 Plus Fees
Studio - 2 Beds
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Melville Towers
850 Pleasant St,
New Bedford,
MA
02740
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About Melville Towers
At Melville Towers in New Bedford, find your new home. A convenient Pleasant St. address in the 02740 area of New Bedford is a unique place for you to move to. Schedule a time to view the available floorplans. This community offers you a wide selection of amenities and features. Some of these include: high-speed internet access, security systems, and wonderful views. Contact us or drop by to talk about leasing your new apartment and see Melville Towers.
Melville Towers is an apartment community located in Bristol County and the 02740 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New Bedford School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Clubhouse
Controlled Access
Property Manager on Site
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- Security System
- Clubhouse
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Disposal
Smoke Free
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Disposal
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Views
850 Pleasant St,
New Bedford,
MA
02740
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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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown New Bedford | New Bedford, MA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $881 | $1,218 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,369 | $1,470 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,609 | $1,924 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,395 | $2,631 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 15.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 22.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 47 min | 29.4 mi |
Melville Towers is within 13 minutes or 5.5 miles from UMass Dartmouth. It is also near Bristol Community College and Roger Williams University.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
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Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
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Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
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Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
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Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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850 Pleasant St
New Bedford, MA 02740