Western Fall River

Fall River, MA

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Western Fall River - Fall River, MA

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A wooded reprieve on Taunton River

River Suburban Wooded Quiet Family-Friendly

The northwest sector of Fall River, this neighborhood sits directly on Taunton River, offering residents a relaxing, waterfront lifestyle. Apartments, houses, and condos are available for rent in Western Fall River, so there’s something for everyone. The Western Fall River Expressway runs directly through town, so locals have no problem getting to other parts of the city.

Between great public schools like Morton Middle School and open green spaces like North Park, families flock to this riverfront suburb. Locals appreciate the peaceful nature of this neighborhood, along with the relatively affordable prices. Western Fall River is home to the beautiful Fall River Country Club, and the neighborhood offers several supermarkets, convenience stores, and small businesses and services.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Western Fall River is $1,538 for a studio, $1,891 for one bedroom, $2,156 for two bedrooms, and $2,639 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Western Fall River has increased by 6.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 514 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,538/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 815 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,891/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,011 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,156/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,178 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,639/month

    Average Rent

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.

31

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

  • Fall River Heritage State Park
  • Freetown - Fall River State Forest
  • Dighton Rock State Park
  • Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge
  • Audubon Environmental Education Center

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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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.