161 William St #2, New Bedford, MA 02740
$2,000/mo · For rent
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- 1,400 sq ft
- Apartment
- Built 1925
- MLS #73598013
WELCOME TO 161 WILLIAM STREET, DOWNTOWN NEW BEDFORD! Who says you can’t find a spacious, sunny 2 bedroom apartment with wood floors,central air & heat & off street parking in the heart of downtown New Bedford ? Think again! This wonderful second-floor apartment has so much to offer, including two spacious bedrooms, sunny and bright living spaces, central heat and central air conditioning, generously sized rooms, convenient basement laundry, AND one off-street parking space. But wait… THERE’S MORE! The location is fantastic! Save gas and walk to downtown restaurants, shops, banks, universities, the Whaling Museum, the New Bedford Free Public Library, City Hall? martha's Vineyard Ferry terminal and the new commuter rail depot, — all just steps from your front door! The first floor is home to a doctor’s office, with another apartment on the third floor. The landlord is looking for a GREAT tenant who will appreciate and care for this special property. Affordable, spacious, sunny, and right in the heart of downtown New Bedford! 161 William Street — Come see what downtown living is all about!
About this address
161 William St #2 is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath rental in New Bedford, MA 02740 with 1,400 square feet, asking $2,000 a month. It was built in 1925. It has been on our site since November 3, 2026.
The median asking rent among the 15 other 2-bedroom rentals in New Bedford is $1,800 a month. This one asks about 11% more.
At 1,400 square feet, it is larger than 80% of the 15 other 2-bedroom rentals in New Bedford with a stated size.
It scores 100 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.
The closest train or subway stop is New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), about 0.6 miles away. The closest bus stop is Srta (GATRA · SRTA routes 9, 9X, 201), about 0.1 miles away.
The closest public schools by level are Sgt Wm H Carney Academy (0.2 miles) and Whaling City Junior/Senior High School (0.2 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.
Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73598013, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line.
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