Nestled along the eastern shore of Mount Hope Bay, houses for rent in Fall River offer a strategic location between Boston and Providence, with easy access via Interstate 195. This historic waterfront city, known for its impressive granite mill architecture and rich textile manufacturing heritage, provides renters with waterfront living and scenic harbor views. The Highland neighborhood features tree-lined streets and historic architecture near Kennedy Park, while the adjacent Highlands Historic District showcases well-preserved Victorian-era homes available for rent. The South End neighborhood attracts renters with its mix of single-family houses and townhomes near Cook Pond, offering easy access to shopping along William S. Canning Boulevard. Rental houses in Fall River's market average $2,310 for three-bedroom properties, significantly below Boston metro prices. Commuters appreciate the city's position just 20 minutes from Providence and under an hour from Boston, with South Coast Rail expansion bringing future MBTA commuter service to the area. The waterfront district features Battleship Cove, home to the world's largest collection of preserved U.S. Navy vessels, and the Fall River Heritage State Park, which chronicles the city's maritime and industrial past through interactive exhibits and waterfront walking trails.