
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fall River Neighborhood of Fall River, MA from $600 (62 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Fall River area of Fall River.


58 Prospect St

95 Flint St

1017 Middle St

863 Plymouth Ave, Unit 1st rear

58 Edgemond St, Unit 1E

540-550-550 Cambridge St

98 County St

1017 Middle St

321 Union St
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111 Covel St

67 Boutwell St, Unit 3W

6 Carver St

31 Cross St

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56 Fulton St, Unit 1E

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27 Peckham St, Unit 1

185 Brownell St, Unit 1

Lafayette Lofts

49 Linden St

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46 Bay St, Unit 3
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9 Saint Joseph St, Unit 3

Alden Lofts

Downtown Lofts

225 Danforth St

226 Brightman St

Riverview Tower Apartments

1226 N Main St

344 Snell St

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133 Fenner St, Unit 2

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135 Snell St, Unit 2 E
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820 2nd St, Unit 2

212-218-218 Lowell St

820 Second St, Unit 820 2nd street

820 Second St

1808 Pleasant St

28 Barre St

162 Hanover St

86 Hunter St

1792 Pleasant St

286-288 Grove St
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King Philip Lofts

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70 Barrows St, Unit 1

90 Montaup St

17 Bardsley St

78 Barre St

171 Ogrady St, Unit Apt 26

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168 Brownell St, Unit 3

168 Fulton St

834 Eastern Ave, Unit 3S

297 Lindsey St
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Downtown Fall River, Fall River, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Fall River?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fall River Studio Apartments | $1,766 | $1,700 | $1,900 |
| Downtown Fall River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $1,100 | $2,350 |
| Downtown Fall River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $1,200 | $2,640 |
| Downtown Fall River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $1,500 | $3,435 |
| Downtown Fall River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,391 | $1,950 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Fall River Neighborhood of Fall River, MA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Fall River Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Fall River area of Fall River, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at 6 Carver St priced from $1,500. Lafayette Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fall River apartments for rent in Fall River, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Carver St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Lafayette Lofts | 1-Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Riverview Tower Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Alden Lofts | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fall River, MA
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Fall River area is the $1.42 price per square foot 656 June St Model at 656 June St, Unit 1 in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Fall River apartment is the 45 Slater St Model at 45 Slater St, Unit A starting at $1,950 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Fall River apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 656 June St, Unit 1 | 656 June St | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 45 Slater St, Unit A | 45 Slater St | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| 168 Brownell St, Unit 3 | 168 Brownell St | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 61 Lafayette St, Unit First floor | 61 Lafayette St | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Cornell Mill | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 27 Peckham St, Unit 1 | 27 Peckham St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 820 2nd St, Unit 2 | 820 2nd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 6 Carver St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 133 Fenner St, Unit 2 | 133 Fenner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 46 Bay St, Unit 3 | 46 Bay St | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Fall River, Fall River, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Fall River Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Fall River?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Fall River is Lafayette Lofts which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Downtown Fall River costs $2,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Fall River?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Downtown Fall River that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Fall River?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Fall River have an average cost of $945 which is $1,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Fall River.
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