Fall River

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Fall River, MA

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A calm wooded town near Providence

Wooded Quiet Commuter Great Location Accessible

Fall River combines historical significance with waterfront living along Mount Hope Bay. This Massachusetts city, known for its textile manufacturing heritage, offers waterfront views and city conveniences. The community features several parks, including Kennedy Park and North Park, designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,590 and two-bedrooms at $1,850, reflecting a roughly 6% annual increase while remaining competitive for the region.

The city's neighborhoods each have their own character, from the Highlands with its Victorian-era homes to the waterfront district near Battleship Cove, which houses an impressive collection of World War II naval vessels. Portuguese heritage shapes the local culture, celebrated during events like the Great Feast of the Holy Ghost at Kennedy Park. Housing includes converted mill buildings, traditional triple-deckers, and newer apartments, particularly in the North End. Bristol Community College and the Narrows Center for the Arts contribute to the city's educational and cultural landscape. Located along Interstate 195, Fall River provides convenient access to Providence and Boston for commuters.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Fall River, MA is $1,198 for a studio, $1,601 for one bedroom, $1,851 for two bedrooms, and $2,321 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fall River has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,601/month
676 Sq Ft
House
$2,899/month
1,382 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,089/month
969 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Fall River, MA

Transportation

80

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

39

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

North End Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

687 Students

Spencer Borden

Public

Grades PK-5

576 Students

Letourneau Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

597 Students

John J Doran

Public

Grades PK-8

509 Students

James Tansey

Public

Grades K-5

276 Students

John J Doran

Public

Grades PK-8

509 Students

Talbot Innovation School

Public

Grades 6-8

533 Students

Henry Lord Community School

Public

Grades PK-8

815 Students

Matthew J Kuss Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

682 Students

Morton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

690 Students

Diman Regional Vocational Technical High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,412 Students

B M C Durfee High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,460 Students

Resiliency Preparatory School

Public

Grades 9-12

191 Students

Stone Day School

Public

Grades 1-12

74 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fall River Heritage State Park
  • Freetown - Fall River State Forest
  • Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge
  • Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge
  • Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International
  • Martha's Vineyard

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.