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Fairhaven, MA

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Fairhaven is a center for unmatched architecture and industry

Architecture Community Historic Ocean River Great Schools

Across the Acushnet River from New Bedford lies Fairhaven, a historical town in Bristol County that juts out into Buzzards Bay on the southeastern tip of Massachusetts. The birthplace of renowned financier Henry Huttleston Rogers, Fairhaven is full of immaculate landmarks to architecture and American history that Rogers helped build.

Fairhaven High School is a perfect example of what makes the area so alluring. Its iconic style and historic past make the highly-rated high school a major selling point of Fairhaven. There are numerous restaurants and stores that line Huttleston Ave. and Sconticut Neck Rd. Grab a thin-crust pizza from Riccardi’s, or enjoy piles of fresh seafood at Gene’s.

Fairhaven is well-suited to biking, so accessing any of the waterfront parks — like Fort Phoenix State Reservation — is a breeze. Apartments and homes here have remained more affordable than the surrounding areas. Fairhaven’s proximity to the water means there are plenty of rentals that come with a picturesque view.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fairhaven, MA is $1,119 for one bedroom, and $1,373 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairhaven has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,119/month
596 Sq Ft
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Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

61

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Leroy Wood

Public

Grades PK-5

442 Students

7
out of 10

East Fairhaven

Public

Grades PK-5

313 Students

5
out of 10

Hastings Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

438 Students

5
out of 10

Fairhaven High

Public

Grades 9-12

633 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fort Phoenix State Reservation
  • Schooner Ernestina
  • New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park
  • Nasketucket Bay State Reservation
  • Buttonwood Park Zoo

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.