Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Fall River, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fall River rent stands today

    Fall River, MA rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $58 less per month on average than last year, marking a modest cooldown after a recent peak two months ago.

  • Fall River sits 10.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 147 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Fall River rent for $1,475/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,500/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,695/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,500/month. The 2-bedroom segment accounts for 47.1% of rentals, reflecting what most renters encounter.

Median rent

Median rent in Fall River

$1,700/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fall River is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$2.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fall River

147

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Fall River run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,668.

Listings

Studio

$1,475

5%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,500

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,695

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,900

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,500

3%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

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$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,025
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fall River, MA is 16% lower than the median rent in Attleboro, MA.

Discover rentals in Fall River, MA

Wade & John Street Project - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Wade & John Street Project

122 122 128 John Street, 307, 316 Wade Street, Fall River, MA 02721

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
139 Foster Street - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.3

Very good

139 Foster Street

139 Foster St, Fall River, MA 02721

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

2d 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

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
187 Brightman Street Fall River - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

187 Brightman Street Fall River

187 Brightman St, Fall River, MA 02720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,700 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fall River?

Average rent prices in Fall River have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Fall River rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fall River is 11% 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 $68,000/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?

February sees the lowest rents in Fall River, with approximately 5% lower prices compared to September when rents peak. Searching in February could result in better deals than during fall months.

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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