Last updated on May 30, 2026

Average rent in
Fall River, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fall River rent stands today

    Fall River, MA rent rose 2.2% year over year to a current median of $1,750/month. Renters are paying slightly more than last year, continuing a modest upward trend in the market.

  • Fall River is 10.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 167 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Fall River run around $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,450/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,700/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,875/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,600/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment increased 13.0% year over year, contrasting with declines of 10.8% in 1-bedrooms and 14.3% in studios. These shifts reveal variation within Fall River's rental market compared to the overall 2.2% citywide rise.

Median rent

Median rent in Fall River

$1,750/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fall River is $1,750 per month as of May 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$2.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fall River

167

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fall River rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fall River, MA

Average rent prices in Fall River have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fall River, MA

Rent prices in Fall River vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fall River is $1,708, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Fall River run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

1%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,450

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,875

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,600

8%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fall River, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Fall River, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fall River and Attleboro by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fall River

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,962
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fall River, MA is 11% lower than the median rent in Attleboro, MA.

Discover rentals in Fall River, MA

297 Lindsey St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fall River

Studio

0.5 baths

$550

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Mar 19

139 Foster Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

139 Foster Street

139 Foster St, Fall River, MA 02721

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

344 - 354 E Main St & 111 Price Place

344-354 E Main St 111 price place, Fall River, MA 02724

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

328-336 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

328-336 5th St

328 5th St, Fall River, MA 02721

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fall River, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fall River rental market.

How much is rent in Fall River?

The average rent in Fall River is $1,750 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fall River?

Average rent prices in Fall River have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Fall River rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fall River is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fall River?

To comfortably afford rent in Fall River, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fall River?

Fall River, Massachusetts rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. Both bedroom types have maintained relatively stable pricing compared to the previous year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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