Pawtucket

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Pawtucket, RI Area Guide

A charming suburb just north of Rhode Island’s capital city

Suburban Riverfront Active Historic Culture Scenic Diverse

Located just five miles north of Providence, Pawtucket offers residents a blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities along the Rhode Island-Massachusetts border. Seekonk River – flowing into Providence River – travels directly through Pawtucket, offering scenic views from the city’s riverfront green spaces. Pawtucket fosters a strong sense of community with festive family-friendly events like the Pawtucket Arts Festival, Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, and Pawtucket’s Wonderland Spectacular.

This city is known for its sporting opportunities and events, with local mainstays like Pawtucket Red Sox games at McCoy Stadium, Slater Memorial Park, Seekonk River, and nearby Lincoln Woods State Park. Numerous historic attractions, performance venues, diverse eateries, and a burgeoning arts scene contribute to Pawtucket’s unique culture. Quick access to I-95 makes getting around from Pawtucket a breeze. Walkable streets, a welcoming community, and affordable apartments make this suburb highly sought-after for renters in the area.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Pawtucket, RI is $1,562 for a studio, $1,451 for one bedroom, $1,730 for two bedrooms, and $1,848 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pawtucket has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,451/month
784 Sq Ft
House
$2,530/month
1,080 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,028/month
1,012 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pawtucket, RI is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

77 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

40 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

50 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Agnes E. Little School

Public

Grades K-5

Francis J. Varieur School

Public

Grades K-5

Flora S. Curtis School

Public

Grades PK-5

Henry J. Winters School

Public

Grades PK-5

Lyman B. Goff Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Joseph Jenks Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

754 Students

Jacqueline M. Walsh School

Public

Grades 9-12

Blackstone Academy Charter

Public

Grades 9-12

William E. Tolman High

Public

Grades 9-12

Shea High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ladd Observatory
  • Blackstone Valley Outfitters
  • Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
  • Roger Williams National Memorial
  • Lincoln Woods State Park

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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Methodology

† 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.