Studio Apartment Rent in New Bedford, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in New Bedford, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +46% lower than the citywide median of $1,916 and +20% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $970 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $970 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,000 |
| 4 | Gardner | $1,010 |
| 5 | New Bedford (this page) | $1,030 |
| 6 | Springfield | $1,055 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 8 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 9 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 10 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,300 |
| 15 | Amherst | $1,330 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,360 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,180 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,133 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,080 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,780 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,690 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,633 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,580 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,580 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,570 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,544 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,500 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,470 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,470 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,470 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than New Bedford.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs New Bedford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton, MA | 21.8 mi | $1,710 | +$680 (+66%) |
| Bridgewater, MA | 22.5 mi | $1,880 | +$850 (+83%) |
| Portsmouth, RI | 22.6 mi | $1,820 | +$790 (+77%) |
| Middletown, RI | 25.3 mi | $1,590 | +$560 (+54%) |
| Plymouth, MA | 26.6 mi | $2,000 | +$970 (+94%) |
| Newport, RI | 29 mi | $1,670 | +$640 (+62%) |
| Brockton, MA | 30.5 mi | $1,510 | +$480 (+47%) |
| East Providence, RI | 30.7 mi | $1,325 | +$295 (+29%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 31.3 mi | $1,370 | +$340 (+33%) |
| Mansfield, MA | 31.8 mi | $2,000 | +$970 (+94%) |
| Jamestown, RI | 31.8 mi | $1,790 | +$760 (+74%) |
| Warwick, RI | 33.1 mi | $1,380 | +$350 (+34%) |
Studio rent in New Bedford — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in New Bedford?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in New Bedford, Massachusetts is $1,030 per month. This is +46% below the citywide median of $1,916.
What income do you need to afford a studio in New Bedford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,200 ($3,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is New Bedford expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
New Bedford's studio median of $1,030 is +20% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 30th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does New Bedford rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, New Bedford ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near New Bedford?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than New Bedford.