Rent by ZIP · Bristol County
Rent in New Bedford, MA 02740
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,580 (+7.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,086 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,230 | $1,160 | +6% | $1,107–1,353 | $750 ±$113 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,240 | $1,180 | +5.1% | $1,116–1,364 | $798 ±$93 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,470 | +7.5% | $1,422–1,738 | $1,125 ±$55 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,760 | +6.8% | $1,692–2,068 | $1,241 ±$69 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,390 | $2,200 | +8.6% | $2,151–2,629 | $1,451 ±$268 |
Small Area FMRs for the New Bedford, MA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for New Bedford, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,668. This county is split into more than one HUD area.
What renters pay in 02740
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02739 | Mattapoisett | $2,300 | $1,899 |
| 02738 | Marion | $2,650 | $2,109 |
| 02743 | Acushnet | $1,660 | $1,488 |
| 02744 | New Bedford | $1,650 | $1,204 |
| 02745 | New Bedford | $1,610 | $1,291 |
| 02746 | New Bedford | $1,660 | $1,227 |
Fair Market Rents across Bristol County, MA · All MA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.