178 Blackmer St # 3, New Bedford MA 02744

New Bedford, MA 02744 • North
$1,800
$1,600/mo
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,000
Sq Ft
4,465
Lot Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
101
Days on Market
For Rent Price Drop -$200 Listed May 1, 2026 • MLS# 73511217 Copied! • Updated Aug 5, 2026

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About this home

Bright space with a large main room, galley kitchen with new countertops, gas cooking. Freshly painted, well kept 3rd floor apartment with shared outdoor yard and patio you can see from your kitchen window! New window blinds will be installed. Less than 1 mile to the Commuter Rail & Harbor Walk. Free Friday Commuter Rail fares all summer long! Enjoy coastal charm, nearby recreation & parks, working waterfront, ferries, Blue Lane waterfront pathways, beaches, historic downtown with cobblestone streets, museums, galleries, restaurants, fresh seafood. Easy highway access to all of the South Coast, Providence and Cape Cod.

Property History

Market Insights

3
Price Changes
11.1%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Aug 2, 2026
$1,600 $50 (-3.03%)
From $1,650 to $1,600 (-3.0%)
Price Reduced
Jun 21, 2026
$1,650 $50 (-2.94%)
From $1,700 to $1,650 (-2.9%)
Price Reduced
May 14, 2026
$1,700 $100 (-5.56%)
From $1,800 to $1,700 (-5.6%)
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Listed for Rent
May 1, 2026
$1,800
Original listing
Agent: Jill Fairweather Office: RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Lot Size 4,465 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Rental Details

Available Available Now
Lease Term Tenant at Will,Lease Terms(1 Yr),Term of Rental(12 Mo)
Rent Includes Water, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener
Security Deposit $1,600
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferences
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating Natural Gas, Individual
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Off-site
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Bristol
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 96 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: Off-Site
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
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Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Individual
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
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Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
School District
New Bedford School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
31% attend college
13% 4-Year 18% 2-Year 4% Out of State 9% Working
School Safety 2024-25
6.0% Above Average
4.2% Suspensions 1.0% In-School 1.8% Emergency
0.5% above state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
C-
John B Devalles School
0.4 mi | #722 of 824 | Score: 34.1
Improved 107 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
C-
Alfred J Gomes School
0.5 mi | #676 of 824 | Score: 37.1
Improved 102 spots from last year
-21.1 below state avg
623 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-05
B-
James B Congdon School
0.5 mi | #488 of 824 | Score: 45.0
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-13.2 below state avg
299 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
C-
Roosevelt Middle School
0.9 mi | #307 of 352 | Score: 30.8
Improved 41 spots from last year
-27.4 below state avg
759 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
Nativity Prep School
0.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Our Sisters' School
1.7 mi
Grades 05-06
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
1.1 mi | #337 of 346 | Score: 21.7
Improved 17 spots from last year
-36.5 below state avg
200 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
C+
Fairhaven High School
1.8 mi | #211 of 346 | Score: 50.5
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-7.7 below state avg
568 students Moderate
17 sports • 1,168 athletes
Strong AP Program College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
The Nemasket Group
1.8 mi
Grades 12
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Neighborhood

North

178 Blackmer St # 3, New Bedford MA 02744

New Bedford, MA 02744

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jill Fairweather
Listing Office RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Office Phone 781-326-5855
Agent MLS ID BB902850
Office MLS ID AN9620
Listing Data Updated Aug 5, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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