Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Fall River, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Fall River, MA rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,725/month. This reflects a 1.4% decline, or $86 less per month compared to last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged.

  • Fall River is 11.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. With 136 total rentals, it offers a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Fall River rent for $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms $1,450/month, 2-bedrooms $1,700/month, 3-bedrooms $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,600/month. The rental inventory is dominated by apartments, which make up 89.3% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Fall River

$1,725/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fall River is $1,725 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.

$2.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fall River

136

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Fall River run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$1,450

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,700

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,900

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,600

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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$1,725
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fall River, MA is 18% lower than the median rent in Attleboro, MA.

Discover rentals in Fall River, MA

139 Foster Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

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

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

Apartment for rent

86 Kilburn Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

86 Kilburn Street

86 Kilburn St, Fall River, MA 02724

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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

Apartment for rent

235 Tremont St #1W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fall River

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 30

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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 $1,725 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fall River?

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

How does Fall River rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fall River is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 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 $69,000/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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