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542 County St

New Bedford, MA 02740 - Bristol County

Apartment

1 beds

1 baths

350 sqft

About 542 County St

Cute 1 bed, Heat Included. 1 bath apartment in downtown New Bedford. Charming historic appeal. Walking distance to restaurants and just feet from public transportation for your convenience. Laundry facility on premises. Requirements: No Pets, NON-SMOKERS Only. Income must be steady, verifiable 2.5x rent gross, Credit score minimum 600 and No Evictions. All prospective tenants must submit an application. Verification of income, proof of ID (anyone over 18) and credit score verification must be submitted along with application. Once application and supporting documentation is received, Rpm will reach out to schedule a private showing. After viewing apartment, applicant can choose to proceed with full application. $40 application fee.

RentalSource last checked: August 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM ET

Listed by: Leasing Agent

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$1,200
Bedrooms:	1 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	350 sqft
Pet Friendly:	Inquire
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	81932784

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Leasing Information

Photos are an example of similar units within the building, actual unit may vary. Availability and pricing can change daily and vary by lease term. Please contact us to schedule a showing.

Additional Details

Apartment for rent in New Bedford for $1,200 with 1 bed, 1 bath, 350 sqft and located at 542 County St in New Bedford, MA 02740. The rental price of $1,200 is 59.1% ($1,734) lower than the average rent of $2,934 for a 1 bedroom apartment in New Bedford, MA and 24.9% ($398) lower than the average rent of $1,598 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Bristol County. 542 County St was advertised on August 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM ET.

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1 bedroom

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