Western Fall River

Fall River, MA

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Western Fall River - Fall River, MA Area Guide

A wooded reprieve on Taunton River

River Suburban Wooded Quiet Family-Friendly

The northwest sector of Fall River, this neighborhood sits directly on Taunton River, offering residents a relaxing, waterfront lifestyle. Apartments, houses, and condos are available for rent in Western Fall River, so there’s something for everyone. The Western Fall River Expressway runs directly through town, so locals have no problem getting to other parts of the city.

Between great public schools like Morton Middle School and open green spaces like North Park, families flock to this riverfront suburb. Locals appreciate the peaceful nature of this neighborhood, along with the relatively affordable prices. Western Fall River is home to the beautiful Fall River Country Club, and the neighborhood offers several supermarkets, convenience stores, and small businesses and services.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Western Fall River is $1,474 for a studio, $1,980 for one bedroom, $2,164 for two bedrooms, and $2,681 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Western Fall River has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 514 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,474/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 808 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,980/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,007 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,164/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,178 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,681/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby

Wellness

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

60 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fall River Heritage State Park
  • Freetown - Fall River State Forest
  • Dighton Rock State Park
  • Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge
  • Audubon Environmental Education Center

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.