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South Dartmouth, MA 02748
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Rental Market Trends in South Dartmouth, MA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in South Dartmouth, MA is $1,600/month.
Rent in South Dartmouth is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,664/month.
$1,600/month
Average Rent
678 Sq Ft
Average Size
-18.4%
Change / Year
4
Available Apartments
South Dartmouth rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in South Dartmouth average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in South Dartmouth average $1,600 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in South Dartmouth average $2,896 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in South Dartmouth average or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in South Dartmouth, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 18.4%, which averages out to $295 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in South Dartmouth, MA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
100%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Dartmouth, MA?
Because the average rent in South Dartmouth is $1,600, you’ll want to make about $5,333 per month or $63,996 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does South Dartmouth, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare South Dartmouth, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the South Dartmouth Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Dartmouth
Avg Rent: $1,218/month
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Westport
Avg Rent: $1,388/month
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North Dartmouth
Avg Rent: $1,627/month
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New Bedford
Avg Rent: $1,563/month
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Fairhaven
Avg Rent: $1,153/month
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Fall River
Avg Rent: $1,634/month
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Tiverton
Avg Rent: $1,288/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in South Dartmouth?
The average rent in South Dartmouth is $1,600 per month, which is 3.8% lower than the national average of $1,664.
Are rents going up or down in South Dartmouth?
Rents in South Dartmouth, MA are decreasing, with prices down 18.4% year-over-year and $295 less per month.
What rent range is most common in South Dartmouth?
In South Dartmouth, MA, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.