Rent by ZIP code in New Bedford
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02745 | Bristol County | $2,057 | +9% |
| 02740 | Bristol County | $1,959 | +4% |
| 02746 | Bristol County | $1,815 | -4% |
| 02744 | Bristol County | $1,582 | -16% |
Rent by bedroom count in New Bedford
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Bristol County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,423 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,509 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,879 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,302 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,615 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in New Bedford?
Typical rent across Bristol County is $2,060 as of August 2026. That is up 3.4% from a year earlier and up 41.1% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Bristol County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,525 | +11.7% |
| 2022 | $1,676 | +9.9% |
| 2023 | $1,804 | +7.6% |
| 2024 | $1,932 | +7.1% |
| 2025 | $2,012 | +4.1% |
| 2026 (through August) | $2,060 | +2.4% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
New Bedford rent questions
- What is the average rent in New Bedford, MA?
- Typical asking rent in New Bedford is $1,887 a month as of July 2026, across 4 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,582 to $2,057.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in New Bedford?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Bristol County is $1,879 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,509 and a three bedroom is $2,302. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in New Bedford?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Bristol County is $2,060 as of August 2026, up 3.4% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in New Bedford?
- ZIP 02744 has the lowest typical asking rent in New Bedford at $1,582 a month, compared with $1,887 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in New Bedford?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical New Bedford rent of $1,887, that is about $5,661 a month, or $67,932 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. New Bedford sits in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.