Property DescriptionThis is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of about 725 square feet on the third floor of a six-unit building at 85 Massasoit Street, Unit 3L, in Fall River's The Flint neighborhood. You get two real bedrooms, a kitchen, living space, and one full bath -- and two flights of stairs between the sidewalk and the door.
The landlord pays water and sewer. You pay electricity through National Grid (800-322-3223), plus gas, heat, and hot water through Liberty Utilities (1-800-544-4944), along with cable and internet. Heat is gas forced hot air; cooling is window AC. The kitchen includes a refrigerator, stove, and microwave. Coin-operated laundry is in the basement, shared among the six units. There is no off-street parking -- curb parking on Massasoit Street only. Pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis.
Rent is $1,595 on a Tenant At Will (month-to-month) lease. The security deposit is $1,595 and last month's rent is $0, so move-in is $3,190. Lead paint status is listed as unknown.
MOVE-IN COSTS (this unit)
Monthly rent: $1,595
Security deposit: $1,595
Last month's rent: $0
Total move-in: $3,190
Lease term: ["Tenant At Will (TAW - Month to Month)"]
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Application fee: $0 -- Fortified absorbs screening cost. No application, credit, or background check fee.
Broker fee: Where Fortified is engaged by the owner, the tenant pays no broker fee (Massachusetts law, effective August 2025).
Broker & application process: This apartment is advertised by a licensed real estate broker who serves as property manager for the landlord. Broker: David M Ferreira, Fortified Realty Group, Fall River, MA. The landlord, the broker, or broker staff may show the unit. Fortified handles all tenant screening; the landlord makes the final rental decision. The unit may no longer be available when you view this ad. The landlord may accept multiple applications and makes no representations about processing time. Due to high application volume, you may not receive a response regarding your application status.
Move-in costs: Massachusetts caps move-in to first month's rent, last month's rent (if required), security deposit (max one month), and actual lock/key cost only -- no admin fees, pet fees, or holding fees. This unit: total move-in $3,190 (first month $1,595, security $1,595, last month $0).
Vouchers: Section 8 / HCV, MRVP, RAFT, and other rental assistance welcome. Source-of-income discrimination is illegal in Massachusetts.
Lead paint: This unit is ["Unknown"]. If this unit was built before 1978, Massachusetts Tenant Lead Law Notification applies at lease signing. We will not refuse to rent to families with children under six because of lead paint.
Availability: Units rent quickly -- confirm availability before applying. Call (508) 671-7228.
Full disclosures: https://fortifiedrealty.net/renting-with-fortified/
