The Residences at Buttonwood
50 Oesting St,
New Bedford, MA 02740
$1,995 - $2,795 Plus Fees
1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in New Bedford, MA
What is the average rent in New Bedford, MA?
$1,506/month
Average Rent
617 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in New Bedford, MA is $1,506 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means New Bedford rent prices are 7% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in New Bedford, you can expect to pay about $1,224 per month for a studio, $1,506 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,938 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,611 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in New Bedford, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.2%, which averages out to $64 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in New Bedford, MA
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
33%
$700 - $1,000/month
19%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
19%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
29%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in New Bedford, MA?
Because the average rent in New Bedford is $1,506, you’ll want to make about $5,020 per month or $60,240 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does New Bedford, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.