Average Rent in Pawtucket, RI
5 apartment buildings, 22 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Pawtucket, RICheapest
$1,102/mo
Prospect Heights Apartments
Properties
5
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Units
22
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Pawtucket, RI.
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Average Rent by Property
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Pawtucket, RI Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Prospect Heights Apartments
560 Prospect St, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA
The Village Lofts
200 Esten Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA
Riverstone Apartments
475 School St, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA
Westminster Lofts
126 Union St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
American Wire Residential Lofts
413 Central Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect Heights Apartments 560 Prospect St, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA | $1,102 | $1,329 | $1.53/ft² | 3.8 (26) | 3 |
| 2 | The Village Lofts 200 Esten Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA | $1,470 | $1,814 | $1.95/ft² | 2.6 (30) | 9 |
| 3 | Riverstone Apartments 475 School St, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA | $1,574 | $1,574 | $1.97/ft² | 4.9 (7) | 2 |
| 4 | Westminster Lofts 126 Union St, Providence, RI 02903, USA | $1,710 | $2,030 | $1.17/ft² | 4.8 (30) | 4 |
| 5 | American Wire Residential Lofts 413 Central Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861, USA | $2,370 | $2,678 | $1.91/ft² | 4.2 (116) | 4 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Prospect Heights Apartments
3.8 (26)560 Prospect St, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA
The Village Lofts
2.6 (30)200 Esten Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA
Riverstone Apartments
4.9 (7)475 School St, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA
Westminster Lofts
4.8 (30)126 Union St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
American Wire Residential Lofts
4.2 (116)413 Central Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861, USA
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Pawtucket, RI neighborhoods
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Pawtucket, RI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Pawtucket, RI is $1,922 per month, based on 22 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,102 at Prospect Heights Apartments to $2,940 at American Wire Residential Lofts.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,788/mo | $1,470/mo | 9 |
| 1 Bed | $1,984/mo | $1,574/mo | 5 |
| 2 Bed | $1,722/mo | $1,102/mo | 5 |
| 3 Bed | $2,554/mo | $1,783/mo | 3 |
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 Pawtucket, RI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Pawtucket, RI averages $1,984/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,722/mo. At the local median household income of $67,436, that works out to 34% 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 Pawtucket, RI at $1,152/mo. The current tracked market average runs 67% 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 Pawtucket, RI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pawtucket, 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
$77,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,922/mo.
Comfortable income
$92,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,102/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Pawtucket, RI is $67,436 , about 27% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Pawtucket, RI
Overall prices in Pawtucket, 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 Pawtucket, RI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,922 |
| Utilities | $426 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,015 |
| Healthcare | $495 |
| Other goods and services | $792 |
| Estimated total | $5,181/mo |
Population
75,280
Median household income
$67,436
Census median rent
$1,152/mo
Census rent burden
27.2%
Median age
37.4
Mean commute
26 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 Pawtucket, RI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Pawtucket, RI | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston, RI | $2,236 | +16% | -1.7% | 8 |
| Providence, RI | $2,957 | +54% | +6.7% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pawtucket, RI?
The average rent in Pawtucket, RI is $1,922 per month, based on 22 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Pawtucket, RI?
The median asking rent in Pawtucket, RI is $1,887 per month, computed from 22 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,922/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Pawtucket, RI?
The lowest available rent in Pawtucket, RI starts at $1,102 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pawtucket, RI?
1-bedroom apartments in Pawtucket, RI average $1,984/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,574/mo across 5 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Pawtucket, RI?
2-bedroom apartments in Pawtucket, RI average $1,722/mo. Units start from $1,102/mo across 5 units currently listed.
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