What is the average apartment size in Fall River?

The average size for a Fall River, MA apartment is 919 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Fall River?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Fall River is $2,063 per month, a 0.36% increase from last years average of $2,055.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Fall River?

In Fall River, studios rent for $1,547 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,797 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,196 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,626 per month

What is the average apartment size in Fall River?

The typical apartment in Fall River offers about 919 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Fall River?

Studio apartments in Fall River average 428 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 748 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,024 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,181 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fall River?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fall River include Sandy Beach ($1,897/month), Flint ($1,924/month), and Highlands ($1,930/month), all below the citywide average of $2,063.

Fall River, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fall River?

The typical rent budget in Fall River ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fall River?

In Fall River, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fall River is $2,063, a 0.36% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,055.

Studio Apartments at $1,547 offer the most budget-friendly option with 428 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 748 square feet for $1,797, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,196 offer 1,024 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,181 sq ft) for $2,626, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fall River, MA

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,063	919 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,547	428 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,797	748 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,196	1,024 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,626	1,181 sq. ft.

Fall River, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Fall River, MA have increased by 0.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,055 to $2,063.

What's the typical rent budget in Fall River, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Fall River, MA (48%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Fall River, MA?

26,617 or 64% of the households in Fall River, MA are renter-occupied while 15,170 or 36% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Fall River?

Sandy Beach $1,897/month

Flint $1,924/month

Highlands $1,930/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,063/month.

Average Rent in Fall River, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Steep Brook	$2,191
Highlands	$1,930
Flint	$1,924
Sandy Beach	$1,897

Fall River | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Flint is 1% lower than in Highlands

$1,924

Flint rent is 7% lower than Fall River average

Average Rent $1,924

$1,930

Highlands rent is 6% lower than Fall River average

Average Rent $1,930

How Fall River Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fall River	$2,063
Boston	$3,690
Worcester	$2,045
Cambridge	$3,706
Somerville	$3,452
Quincy	$2,778
Waltham	$3,129
New Bedford	$2,080
Weymouth Town	$2,507
Lowell	$2,266
Salem	$2,673
Providence, RI	$2,520
Cranston, RI	$1,991
East Providence, RI	$2,117
Warwick, RI	$1,973
Attleboro, MA	$2,204
Brockton	$2,116
Woonsocket, RI	$1,359
Newport, RI	$2,169
Taunton, MA	$1,992
North Kingstown, RI	$2,580

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Fall River apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.