Studio Apartment Rent in Fall River, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fall River, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,836 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $970 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $970 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,000 |
| 4 | Gardner | $1,010 |
| 5 | New Bedford | $1,030 |
| 6 | Springfield | $1,055 |
| 7 | Fairhaven | $1,060 |
| 8 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 9 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 10 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 11 | Ware | $1,160 |
| 12 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 13 | Fall River (this page) | $1,170 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,360 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,180 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,133 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,080 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,780 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,690 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,633 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,580 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,580 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,570 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,544 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,500 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,470 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,470 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,470 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fall River.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fall River |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, RI | 11.7 mi | $1,820 | +$650 (+56%) |
| New Bedford, MA | 13.8 mi | $1,030 | $-140 (-12%) |
| Middletown, RI | 16 mi | $1,590 | +$420 (+36%) |
| East Providence, RI | 17 mi | $1,325 | +$155 (+13%) |
| Fairhaven, MA | 18.6 mi | $1,060 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Warwick, RI | 19.5 mi | $1,380 | +$210 (+18%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 19.6 mi | $1,370 | +$200 (+17%) |
| Newport, RI | 20 mi | $1,670 | +$500 (+43%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 20.5 mi | $1,170 | — |
| Providence, RI | 21.7 mi | $1,341 | +$171 (+15%) |
| Bridgewater, MA | 21.7 mi | $1,880 | +$710 (+61%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 22.3 mi | $1,170 | — |
Studio rent in Fall River — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fall River?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fall River, Massachusetts is $1,170 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,836.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fall River?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,800 ($3,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fall River expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fall River's studio median of $1,170 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fall River rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Fall River ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fall River?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include New Bedford ($1,030), Fairhaven ($1,060).