Woonsocket

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Woonsocket, RI Area Guide

Providence suburb honors its past while looking to the future

Affordable Historic Suburban River Convenient Family-Friendly

Stretched along the Rhode Island-Massachusetts border, Woonsocket sits about 30 minutes northwest of Providence. Woonsocket has a rich history in textile manufacturing and currently houses the CVS Health headquarters. Convenient to major cities, Woonsocket offers residents access to big-city indulgences as well as suburban delights.

Renting in Woonsocket affords you the option of catching a live performance at the historic Stadium Theatre, touring the city by canoe along the Blackstone River, and seeing North America’s largest collection of fresco paintings at Saint Ann Arts and Cultural Center. During the holidays, catch a ride on the Blackstone Valley Polar Express. You can also attend a number of community events in Woonsocket, including the annual Autumnfest, a four-day celebration of fall featuring a parade, a beer garden, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and more. Along with plenty of activities to choose from in Woonsocket, residents also enjoy eating at locally-owned restaurants, especially riverside eateries serving up casual American fare.

Woonsocket is perfect for the renter looking to live in a town with a quaint feeling but is still close enough to big cities for an easy commute to work or a thrilling night out. Boston, Worcester, and Hartford are all less than a two-hour drive from Woonsocket. Access to major roadways and the RIPTA bus system makes getting around from Woonsocket simple. With all of these wonderful perks, Woonsocket will certainly win your heart.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Woonsocket, RI is $1,126 for a studio, $1,248 for one bedroom, $1,463 for two bedrooms, and $1,496 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woonsocket has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,248/month
711 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,827/month
1,003 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Very Walkable

70 / 100

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

Some Transit

29 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

39 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Bernon Heights School

Public

Grades K-5

Leo A. Savoie School

Public

Grades K-5

Kevin K. Coleman School

Public

Grades K-5

Harris School

Public

Grades K-5

Rise Prep Mayoral Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Rise Prep Mayoral Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Founders Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

Woonsocket Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,278 Students

Beacon Charter School

Public

Grades 9-12

Woonsocket High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
  • World War II Memorial State Park
  • Fort Nature Refuge
  • Blackstone River Bikeway
  • Lincoln Woods State Park

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International
  • Worcester Regional

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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.