Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
24%
Scituate
Scituate, RI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,843
Population
10,899
Renter Mix
14% Rent
A charming Rhode Island town with plenty of nature to explore
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Sci-tuated (get it?) just west of Interstate 295 and nearly 15 miles west of Downtown Providence, Scituate is a sprawling Rhode Island town that encompasses nearly 55 square miles of land. Outdoor destinations abound in Scituate, with wooded areas and the Scituate Reservoir giving the area and almost rural feel. There’s an incredible variety of rentals in and just outside of Scituate, including upscale apartments and long-standing single-family homes. If you’re looking for space, community, and an overall sense of peace around your rental, you’ll find it here.
It's not all pastoral scenes. Scituate is less than a 30-minute drive from Providence, Johnston, and Warwick, meaning big-city amenities are close at hand. If you commute to work, the nearby interstate makes it easy, but you may find it hard to leave this scenic Rhode Island locale.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$109,165
Average: $128,903
Education
3,052
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,038
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Scituate has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Scituate, RI is $1,843 for one bedroom, and $2,327 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Scituate has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,843/month
685 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
321 Students
Public
Grades K-5
170 Students
Public
Grades K-5
249 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
265 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
415 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
885 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
400 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- George B. Parker Woodland
- Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
- Woonasquatucket River Greenway - Riverside Park
- Margaret Jacoby Observatory
- Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.