Avg Rent
$1,730
Population
82,482
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Situated about five miles south of Downtown Providence, Cranston is a picturesque suburb teeming with true New England charm. Cranston residents enjoy a peaceful atmosphere along with access to myriad suburban delights. National retailers and familiar restaurants abound at the outdoor Garden City Center while independent shops and local eateries are strewn throughout the city.
Numerous scenic parks, rivers, and ponds provide space for all kinds of outdoor activities in Cranston. The many metropolitan amenities of Providence are also within close reach, with Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence Children’s Museum, Providence Place, and Brown University all just a short drive away. Convenience to I-95, I-295, and TF Green Airport makes commuting and traveling from Cranston a breeze.
Median Household Income
$82,102
Average: $103,793
Education
25,157
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
42,646
Workers Employed
Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
Housing Distribution
Cranston has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cranston, RI is $1,432 for a studio, $1,729 for one bedroom, $2,175 for two bedrooms, and $2,537 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cranston has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
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Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cranston, RI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
Limited Public Transit
Transit
Very Drivable
Drivability
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
Public
Grades K-5
565 Students
Public
Grades K-5
470 Students
Public
Grades K-5
274 Students
Orchard Farms Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
461 Students
Hope Highlands Elementary School
Public
Grades K-6
363 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
747 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
371 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
747 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
582 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,712 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,622 Students
Apprenticeship Exploration School
Public
Grades 9-12
192 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
