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Rent in New Bedford, MA 02742
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,800 (+9.8% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,400 | $1,290 | +8.5% | $1,260–1,540 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,410 | $1,320 | +6.8% | $1,269–1,551 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,640 | +9.8% | $1,620–1,980 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,140 | $1,970 | +8.6% | $1,926–2,354 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,720 | $2,460 | +10.6% | $2,448–2,992 | – |
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.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02743 | Acushnet | $1,660 | $1,488 |
| 02740 | New Bedford | $1,580 | $1,125 |
| 02744 | New Bedford | $1,650 | $1,204 |
| 02739 | Mattapoisett | $2,300 | $1,899 |
| 02745 | New Bedford | $1,610 | $1,291 |
| 02738 | Marion | $2,650 | $2,109 |
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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.