Downtown Fall River

Fall River, MA

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Downtown Fall River - Fall River, MA

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Where maritime history meets quiet suburban streets

River Historic Scenic Museums Suburban Affordable

Situated near the Massachusetts-Rhode Island state line, Downtown Fall River is the city of Fall River’s central commercial district. This riverfront suburb is home to an abundance of historic significance, specifically when it comes to maritime history. Locals and visitors alike explore the Battleship Cove and Maritime Museum, featuring the world’s largest collection of U.S. naval ships. Downtown Fall River is home to everything from bakeries and markets to bars and grills.

Check out the Cove Restaurant & Marina after you find your affordable apartment in this suburban neighborhood. It’s known for its waterfront views, seafood dishes, and craft cocktails. Families and kids frequent Kennedy Park and the Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River, while commuters appreciate the direct access to Interstate 195, which will take you all the way into Providence, located about 18 miles northwest. To get to Boston, locals take Highway 24 and Interstate 93 about 52 miles north.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Fall River is $823 for a studio, $1,327 for one bedroom, $1,365 for two bedrooms, and $1,639 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Fall River has increased by 3.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 406 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $823/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 593 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,327/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 645 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,365/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 968 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,639/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

86

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

42

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fall River Heritage State Park
  • Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge
  • Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
  • Herreshoff Marine Museum
  • East Bay Bike Path

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International
  • Martha's Vineyard

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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 February 2025.