Rent to own Homes in New Bedford, MA

Nicknamed the "Whaling City," New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a city still steeped in its industrial and seafaring past. Even today, the local bay is one of the most important whaling and fishing ports in the world. Related opportunities and those from the emerging healthcare juggernaut Southcoast Hospitals support a busy current population of over 95,000 residents.

New Bedford, MA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $48,999 and a median rent of $869, the New Bedford, MA rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in New Bedford, MA. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out New Bedford, MA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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247 GROSVENOR AVE
Rent To Own
North Providence
Single Family Home
North Providence, RI 02904
2
2
959 ft2
1953
2120 PHILLIPS RD #37
Rent To Own
Far North End
Townhouse/Condo
New Bedford, MA 02745
2
1
854 ft2
1969
1 of 28 3316 ACUSHNET AVE
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Far North End
Single Family Home
New Bedford, MA 02745
4
2
2040 ft2
2003
Hot
1 of 9 132 BULLOCK ST
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Rockdale North
Townhouse/Condo
New Bedford, MA 02740
6
2
1867 ft2
1916
Hot
1 of 16 10 W CUDWORTH AVE
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Single Family Home
Assonet, MA 02702
4
2
2371 ft2
1975
Hot
1 of 3 168 COMPOS ST
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Somerset Historic Village
Single Family Home
Somerset, MA 02726
3
2
1664 ft2
1999
Hot
1 of 17 57 STANLEY ST
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Fall River
Single Family Home
Fall River, MA 02720
2
2
1000 ft2
1945
1 of 7 1070 Crandall Road, Unit 4
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Tiverton, RI 02878
2
1
731 ft2
2006
1 of 30 1571 PINE ST
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Single Family Home
Dighton, MA 02715
3
2
1682 ft2
1893
1 of 6 12 Cypress Street
Rent To Own
North Tiverton
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Tiverton, RI 02878
3
2
1152 ft2
1947
75 Standish Avenue
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Single Family Home
Falmouth, MA 02504
5
5
5700 ft2
2022
1 of 6 1 TOBI CIR
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Single Family Home
Plymouth, MA 02360
3
2
1900 ft2
1979
25 CEDAR TER
Rent To Own
Pembroke
Single Family Home
Pembroke, MA 02359
3
1
950 ft2
1946
1 of 10 6 Short Street
Rent To Own
 
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Teatricket, MA 01536
2
1
768 ft2
1977
6 O Donnell Road
Rent To Own
Purgatory
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Middletown, RI 02842
4
2
1711 ft2
1956
130 RESERVOIR RD
Rent To Own
Newport East
Single Family Home
Middletown, RI 02842
3
2
1360 ft2
1955
Hot
1 of 11 3 CHESHIRE DR
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Hampden Meadows
Single Family Home
Barrington, RI 02806
3
2
1950 ft2
1961
1 of 24 8 FOSTER ST
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Barrington
Single Family Home
Barrington, RI 02806
3
2
2193 ft2
1929
120 ROLLER COASTER RD
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Hanson
Single Family Home
Hanson, MA 02341
3
2
2128 ft2
2023
34 THURSTON AVE
Rent To Own
Newport
Single Family Home
Newport, RI 02840
3
1
2358 ft2
1900
Hot
231 MAPLE AVE #102
Rent To Own
Newport
Townhouse/Condo
Newport, RI 02840
3
3
2112 ft2
2005
1 of 29 12 HARVESTWOOD LN
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Mansfield
Single Family Home
Mansfield, MA 02048
4
4
3842 ft2
1997
1 of 30 38-40-42 Elm Street
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
North Easton, MA 02356
10
7
4480 ft2
2018
Hot
1 of 31 282 EDGEWATER DR E
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Single Family Home
East Falmouth, MA 02536
3
2
1736 ft2
1954
Hot
1 of 24 197 CANDLEWOOD LN
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Hanover
Single Family Home
Hanover, MA 02339
3
2
1616 ft2
1968
Hot
1 of 27 3 BUCKSKIN DR
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Mansfield
Single Family Home
Mansfield, MA 02048
4
4
3211 ft2
2015
Hot
1 of 28 32 MYRTLE AVE
Rent To Own
Riverside
Single Family Home
Riverside, RI 02915
3
2
1728 ft2
1967
119 CENTRAL AVE
Rent To Own
North Seekonk
Single Family Home
Seekonk, MA 02771
3
1
1341 ft2
1940
1 of 37 24 CRESCENT AVE
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Plymouth, MA 02360
4
3
2496 ft2
2004
Hot
1 of 32 25 CRESCENT AVE
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Plymouth, MA 02360
4
2
2694 ft2
1922
1 of 16 6 ave B
Rent To Own
 
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
White Horse Beach, MA 02381
3
2
985 ft2
1920
609 E SHORE RD
Rent To Own
East Passage Estates
Single Family Home
Jamestown, RI 02835
4
2
2300 ft2
1977
Hot
1 of 20 23 SAINT JAMES PL
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Attleboro
Single Family Home
Attleboro, MA 02703
4
4
3198 ft2
2003
Hot
1 of 20 117 GROSVENOR AVE
Rent To Own
Watchemocket
Single Family Home
East Providence, RI 02914
3
2
1416 ft2
1930
Hot
1 of 31 57 RUSSELL AVE
Rent To Own
Watchemocket
Single Family Home
East Providence, RI 02914
4
2
1849 ft2
1920
Hot
1346 NEWPORT AVE
Rent To Own
Attleboro
Single Family Home
Attleboro, MA 02703
1
1
560 ft2
1920
1 of 6 121 SECOND ST
Rent To Own
Watchemocket
Townhouse/Condo
East Providence, RI 02914
5
4
1625 ft2
1910
Hot
1 of 23 98 CLAIRE DR
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Stoughton
Townhouse/Condo
Stoughton, MA 02072
2
3
1584 ft2
1977
1 of 12 B9 Al Pace Drive
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Central North Attleboro
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
North Attleboro, MA 02760
2
2
928 ft2
1983
60 Taft Ave
Rent To Own
Blackstone
Single Family Home
Providence, RI 02906
1
1
715 ft2
1940
1 of 12 180 CAPTAINS ROW
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Single Family Home
Mashpee, MA 02649
3
2
1764 ft2
1965
113 KEENE ST
Rent To Own
College Hill
Single Family Home
Providence, RI 02906
6
3
1990 ft2
1900
1 of 10 17 Bellevue Ave
Rent To Own
Central Falls
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Central Falls, RI 02863
6
2
2214 ft2
Hot
1 of 12 66 LYDICK AVE
Rent To Own
Spring Green
Single Family Home
Warwick, RI 02888
3
2
1188 ft2
1954
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Buying a Home in New Bedford, MA

New Bedford, MA is seeing rapid growth and New Bedford, MA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 10% above the 2024 national average. New Bedford, MA is part of Bristol county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Bristol is 0.9% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in New Bedford MA

Homes and Rentals in New Bedford New Bedford is one of the ten largest communities in the state of Massachusetts. There are many historic homes, with much of the housing stock having been built before the Second World War. Median home values are affordable as compared to the rest of the state, at $244,900. Rentals are around $730 per month. The area features a high percentage of renters (52%) and a 10% vacancy rate.

Outdoor Activities in New Bedford First and foremost, New Bedford is a northeastern water town. You'll find abundant bay front parks and preserved natural green areas. One of the nicest local attractions is the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, which spans over 34 acres and commemorates the city's innumerable whaling voyages. If you'd like to experience something totally unrelated to fish or marine mammals, head over to Paul Walsh Field and catch a local Bay Sox baseball game.

New Bedford Schools The city is served by a single public high school, New Bedford High, which has over 3,200 students. The school is known for its high school athletics, having won multiple state championships in basketball, volleyball, and baseball. The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School provides an alternative type of education, helping its students garner immediately useful trade and work skills.

New Bedford Neighborhoods There are some 31 established neighborhood districts in New Bedford. Each has its fair share of rental apartments, homes to purchase, or rent to own houses. You really must experience the areas firsthand if you want to find the best mix of atmosphere, lifestyle, convenience, and access that's right for you. Here are a few of the most popular neighborhoods you'll probably want to include in your home search if you're looking to buy or rent: