4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in New Bedford, MA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in New Bedford, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +4% higher than the citywide median of $1,916 and +21% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,890 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,890 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,960 |
| 4 | New Bedford (this page) | $1,990 |
| 5 | Spencer | $2,000 |
| 6 | Webster | $2,000 |
| 7 | Springfield | $2,055 |
| 8 | Gardner | $2,190 |
| 9 | Pittsfield | $2,250 |
| 10 | Fall River | $2,290 |
| 11 | Fitchburg | $2,340 |
| 12 | Boxboro | $2,499 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $2,510 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $2,517 |
| 15 | Worcester | $2,524 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,580 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $5,290 |
| 3 | Brookline | $5,200 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $5,114 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,610 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,470 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,450 |
| 8 | Somerville | $4,380 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $4,310 |
| 10 | Burlington | $4,300 |
| 11 | Bedford | $4,280 |
| 12 | Belmont | $4,270 |
| 13 | Boston | $4,244 |
| 14 | Ashland | $4,160 |
| 15 | Winchester | $4,110 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than New Bedford.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs New Bedford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton, MA | 21.8 mi | $3,380 | +$1,390 (+70%) |
| Bridgewater, MA | 22.5 mi | $3,450 | +$1,460 (+73%) |
| Portsmouth, RI | 22.6 mi | $3,650 | +$1,660 (+83%) |
| Middletown, RI | 25.3 mi | $3,240 | +$1,250 (+63%) |
| Plymouth, MA | 26.6 mi | $3,390 | +$1,400 (+70%) |
| Newport, RI | 29 mi | $3,340 | +$1,350 (+68%) |
| Brockton, MA | 30.5 mi | $2,770 | +$780 (+39%) |
| East Providence, RI | 30.7 mi | $2,535 | +$545 (+27%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 31.3 mi | $2,630 | +$640 (+32%) |
| Mansfield, MA | 31.8 mi | $3,390 | +$1,400 (+70%) |
| Jamestown, RI | 31.8 mi | $3,440 | +$1,450 (+73%) |
| Warwick, RI | 33.1 mi | $2,645 | +$655 (+33%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in New Bedford — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in New Bedford?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in New Bedford, Massachusetts is $1,990 per month. This is +4% higher than the citywide median of $1,916.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in New Bedford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $79,600 ($6,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is New Bedford expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
New Bedford's 4+ bedroom median of $1,990 is +21% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does New Bedford rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 4+ bedroom data, New Bedford ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near New Bedford?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than New Bedford.