1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fall River, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fall River, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,836 and +10% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Fall River
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fall River
Compare Fall River's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,120 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,120 |
| 3 | New Bedford | $1,120 |
| 4 | Fairhaven | $1,150 |
| 5 | Westfield | $1,160 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,170 |
| 7 | Ware | $1,170 |
| 8 | Webster | $1,170 |
| 9 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 10 | Springfield | $1,215 |
| 11 | Fall River (this page) | $1,260 |
| 12 | Fitchburg | $1,260 |
| 13 | Pittsfield | $1,280 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,390 |
| 15 | Clinton | $1,410 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,550 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,370 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,310 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,254 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,940 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,840 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,787 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,730 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,730 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,720 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,698 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,650 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,620 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,620 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,620 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Fall River.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Fall River |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, RI | 11.7 mi | $1,840 | +$580 (+46%) |
| New Bedford, MA | 13.8 mi | $1,120 | $-140 (-11%) |
| Middletown, RI | 16 mi | $1,600 | +$340 (+27%) |
| East Providence, RI | 17 mi | $1,420 | +$160 (+13%) |
| Fairhaven, MA | 18.6 mi | $1,150 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Warwick, RI | 19.5 mi | $1,475 | +$215 (+17%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 19.6 mi | $1,470 | +$210 (+17%) |
| Newport, RI | 20 mi | $1,680 | +$420 (+33%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 20.5 mi | $1,260 | — |
| Providence, RI | 21.7 mi | $1,440 | +$180 (+14%) |
| Bridgewater, MA | 21.7 mi | $1,930 | +$670 (+53%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 22.3 mi | $1,260 | — |
1-Bedroom rent in Fall River — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fall River?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Fall River, Massachusetts is $1,260 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,836.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Fall River?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,400 ($4,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fall River expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fall River's 1-bedroom median of $1,260 is +10% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fall River rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Fall River ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Fall River?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include New Bedford ($1,120), Fairhaven ($1,150).