4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fairhaven, MA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Fairhaven, Massachusetts as of March 2026. That's +14% higher than the citywide median of $1,800 and +19% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Fairhaven
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fairhaven
Compare Fairhaven's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,890 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,890 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,960 |
| 4 | New Bedford | $1,990 |
| 5 | Spencer | $2,000 |
| 6 | Webster | $2,000 |
| 7 | Fairhaven (this page) | $2,050 |
| 8 | Springfield | $2,055 |
| 9 | Ware | $2,090 |
| 10 | Gardner | $2,190 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $2,250 |
| 12 | Fall River | $2,290 |
| 13 | Rockport | $2,314 |
| 14 | Fitchburg | $2,340 |
| 15 | Boxboro | $2,353 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellesley | $5,290 |
| 2 | Brookline | $5,200 |
| 3 | Cambridge | $5,114 |
| 4 | Concord | $4,610 |
| 5 | Wilmington | $4,470 |
| 6 | Westford | $4,450 |
| 7 | Somerville | $4,380 |
| 8 | Tewksbury | $4,310 |
| 9 | Burlington | $4,300 |
| 10 | Bedford | $4,280 |
| 11 | Belmont | $4,270 |
| 12 | Boston | $4,244 |
| 13 | Ashland | $4,160 |
| 14 | Lexington | $4,142 |
| 15 | Winchester | $4,110 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Fairhaven.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Fairhaven |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford, MA | 4.8 mi | $1,990 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Plymouth, MA | 23.8 mi | $3,390 | +$1,340 (+65%) |
| Bridgewater, MA | 24.5 mi | $3,450 | +$1,400 (+68%) |
| Taunton, MA | 25.5 mi | $3,380 | +$1,330 (+65%) |
| Portsmouth, RI | 27.1 mi | $3,650 | +$1,600 (+78%) |
| Middletown, RI | 29.4 mi | $3,240 | +$1,190 (+58%) |
| Newport, RI | 32.9 mi | $3,340 | +$1,290 (+63%) |
| Brockton, MA | 32.9 mi | $2,770 | +$720 (+35%) |
| Hanover, MA | 33.8 mi | $3,390 | +$1,340 (+65%) |
| Marshfield, MA | 35 mi | $3,390 | +$1,340 (+65%) |
| East Providence, RI | 35.5 mi | $2,535 | +$485 (+24%) |
| Mansfield, MA | 35.6 mi | $3,390 | +$1,340 (+65%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Fairhaven — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Fairhaven?
As of March 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Fairhaven, Massachusetts is $2,050 per month. This is +14% higher than the citywide median of $1,800.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Fairhaven?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,000 ($6,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairhaven expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fairhaven's 4+ bedroom median of $2,050 is +19% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fairhaven rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 113 cities in Massachusetts with 4+ bedroom data, Fairhaven ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Fairhaven?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include New Bedford ($1,990).