Average Rent in Cranston, RI
8 apartment buildings, 42 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Cranston, RIAvg Rent
$2,236/mo
median $2,215
market average
Cheapest
$1,427/mo
Tempo & Tandem
Properties
8
tracked daily
Units
42
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
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Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Cranston, RI Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Tempo & Tandem
55 George M Cohan Blvd, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Garden Village Apartment Homes
935 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02920, USA
Friendly Community Apartment Homes
90 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02910, USA
Woodridge Manor
444 Meshanticut Valley Pkwy, Cranston, RI 02920, USA
Willowbrook Apartments
825 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02910, USA
ReNew Western Cranston
100 Elena St, Cranston, RI 02920, USA
Independence Place
75 Independence Way Bldg 20, Cranston, RI 02921, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tempo & Tandem 55 George M Cohan Blvd, Providence, RI 02903, USA | $1,427 | $2,152 | $2.95/ft² | 4.5 (2) | 14 |
| 2 | Garden Village Apartment Homes 935 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02920, USA | $1,460 | $1,717 | $3.02/ft² | 3.9 (38) | 6 |
| 3 | Friendly Community Apartment Homes 90 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02910, USA | $1,485 as of Sep 26 | $1,523 | $2.70/ft² | 3.9 (13) | 2 |
| 4 | Woodridge Manor 444 Meshanticut Valley Pkwy, Cranston, RI 02920, USA | $1,760 as of Sep 16 | $1,950 | $2.52/ft² | 4.3 (30) | 3 |
| 5 | Willowbrook Apartments 825 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02910, USA | $1,800 as of Sep 23 | $1,952 | $2.61/ft² | 3.4 (135) | 3 |
| 6 | ReNew Western Cranston 100 Elena St, Cranston, RI 02920, USA | $1,979 | $2,427 | $3.11/ft² | 4.2 (70) | 19 |
| 7 | Independence Place 75 Independence Way Bldg 20, Cranston, RI 02921, USA | $2,220 | $2,453 | $2.39/ft² | 4.8 (84) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Tempo & Tandem
4.5 (2)55 George M Cohan Blvd, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Garden Village Apartment Homes
3.9 (38)935 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02920, USA
Friendly Community Apartment Homes
3.9 (13)90 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02910, USA
Woodridge Manor
4.3 (30)444 Meshanticut Valley Pkwy, Cranston, RI 02920, USA
Willowbrook Apartments
3.4 (135)825 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02910, USA
ReNew Western Cranston
4.2 (70)100 Elena St, Cranston, RI 02920, USA
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Cranston, RI neighborhoods
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Cranston, RI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Cranston, RI is $2,236 per month, based on 42 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,427 at Tempo & Tandem to $3,330 at Tempo & Tandem.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,320/mo | $1,460/mo | 14 |
| 1 Bed | $1,939/mo | $1,685/mo | 14 |
| 2 Bed | $2,302/mo | $1,427/mo | 12 |
| 3 Bed | $3,330/mo | $3,330/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Cranston, RI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Cranston, RI averages $1,939/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,302/mo. At the local median household income of $87,716, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Cranston, RI at $1,332/mo. The current tracked market average runs 68% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Cranston, RI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cranston, RI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$89,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,236/mo.
Comfortable income
$107,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,427/mo), you need to earn at least $57,000/year.
Median household income in Cranston, RI is $87,716 , about 18% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Cranston, RI
Overall prices in Cranston, RI runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 101.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Cranston, RI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,236 |
| Utilities | $426 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,015 |
| Healthcare | $495 |
| Other goods and services | $792 |
| Estimated total | $5,495/mo |
Population
82,632
Median household income
$87,716
Census median rent
$1,332/mo
Census rent burden
29.5%
Median age
40.1
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Rhode Island
How Cranston, RI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Cranston, RI | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $2,967 | +33% | +6.2% | 6 |
| Pawtucket, RI | $1,911 | -15% | -4.9% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cranston, RI?
The average rent in Cranston, RI is $2,236 per month, based on 42 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Cranston, RI?
The median asking rent in Cranston, RI is $2,215 per month, computed from 42 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,236/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Cranston, RI?
The lowest available rent in Cranston, RI starts at $1,427 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cranston, RI?
1-bedroom apartments in Cranston, RI average $1,939/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,685/mo across 14 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cranston, RI?
2-bedroom apartments in Cranston, RI average $2,302/mo. Units start from $1,427/mo across 12 units currently listed.
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