South Dartmouth

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South Dartmouth, MA

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The coastal reaches of the iconic Massachusetts town have it all

Suburban Coast Bayfront Restaurants Commuter University Convenient

South Dartmouth comprises the less developed and more coastal area of the city of Dartmouth. There’s a number of distinct neighborhoods that hold an incredible array of rentals that stretch into Clarks Cove and Buzzards Bay, but there’s also an even mix of more undeveloped areas that run through pristine nature preserves. The peninsula is a particular hotspot in the area and you’ll find most of the waterfront seafood restaurants, retail options, and marinas in this scenic section of South Dartmouth. This is an incredible locale for students and faculty at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth who are looking for a more picturesque part of town with a more engaging atmosphere than North Dartmouth. Interstate 195 lies just a few miles north, making it easy to commute around the rest of Massachusetts and New England.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Dartmouth, MA is $1,995 for one bedroom, and $2,349 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Dartmouth has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,995/month
678 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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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.

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Minimal Transit

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

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lloyd Center for the Environment
  • Buttonwood Park Zoo
  • Demarest Lloyd State Park
  • Mass Audubon's Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Horseneck Beach State Reservation

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.