2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in New Bedford, MA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in New Bedford, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,916 and +17% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in New Bedford
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in New Bedford
Compare New Bedford's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford (this page) | $1,380 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,390 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,390 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,440 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,470 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,500 |
| 7 | Webster | $1,500 |
| 8 | Springfield | $1,510 |
| 9 | Fall River | $1,530 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,570 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $1,630 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,740 |
| 13 | Attleboro | $1,800 |
| 14 | Clinton | $1,820 |
| 15 | Worcester | $1,878 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $4,210 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,990 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,923 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,858 |
| 5 | Concord | $3,480 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $3,370 |
| 7 | Westford | $3,360 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,303 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,250 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,240 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,230 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,220 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,200 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,140 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,100 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than New Bedford.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs New Bedford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton, MA | 21.8 mi | $2,250 | +$870 (+63%) |
| Bridgewater, MA | 22.5 mi | $2,520 | +$1,140 (+83%) |
| Portsmouth, RI | 22.6 mi | $2,410 | +$1,030 (+75%) |
| Middletown, RI | 25.3 mi | $2,100 | +$720 (+52%) |
| Plymouth, MA | 26.6 mi | $2,550 | +$1,170 (+85%) |
| Newport, RI | 29 mi | $2,210 | +$830 (+60%) |
| Brockton, MA | 30.5 mi | $2,020 | +$640 (+46%) |
| East Providence, RI | 30.7 mi | $1,735 | +$355 (+26%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 31.3 mi | $1,800 | +$420 (+30%) |
| Mansfield, MA | 31.8 mi | $2,550 | +$1,170 (+85%) |
| Jamestown, RI | 31.8 mi | $2,350 | +$970 (+70%) |
| Warwick, RI | 33.1 mi | $1,810 | +$430 (+31%) |
2-Bedroom rent in New Bedford — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in New Bedford?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in New Bedford, Massachusetts is $1,380 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,916.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in New Bedford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $55,200 ($4,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is New Bedford expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
New Bedford's 2-bedroom median of $1,380 is +17% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does New Bedford rank for 2-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 2-bedroom data, New Bedford ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near New Bedford?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than New Bedford.