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Rental Market Trends in Cranston, RI

What is the average rent in Cranston, RI?

$1,765/month

Average Rent

680 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Cranston, RI is $1,765 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Cranston rent prices are 9% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Cranston, you can expect to pay about $1,428 per month for a studio, $1,765 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,176 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,532 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,428/month
504 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,765/month
680 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,176/month
1,016 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,532/month
1,554 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,592/month
492 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,000/month
822 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,849/month
1,467 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,050/month
1,188 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,281/month
1,554 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cranston, RI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $35 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cranston, RI
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cranston, RI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
22% $1,001 - $1,500/month
43% $1,501 - $2,000/month
35% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cranston, RI?

Because the average rent in Cranston is $1,765, you’ll want to make about $5,883 per month or $70,596 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Cranston, RI

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Apartment communities in Cranston we think you'll love

Bullocks Point Townhomes

Bullocks Point Townhomes

596A Bullocks Point Ave,
Riverside, RI 02915

$1,900 - $2,700

1-3 Beds

Kettle Point

Kettle Point

12 Captain John Jacobs Rd,
East Providence, RI 02914

$1,885 - $4,645

Studio - 3 Beds

Alta Altitude

Alta Altitude

2119 Post Rd,
Warwick, RI 02886

$2,090 - $3,630

1-3 Beds

ReNew Western Cranston

ReNew Western Cranston

100 Elena St,
Cranston, RI 02920

$1,809 - $4,489

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Cranston, RI

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Picerne Real Estate Group
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  • 14,016

    Units

  • 23

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6 Communities in Cranston
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Brady Sullivan Properties
  • 32

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  • 4,310

    Units

  • 17

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2 Communities in Cranston
Diversified Funding, Inc.
Diversified Funding, Inc.
  • 14

    Communities

  • 1,333

    Units

  • 13

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2 Communities in Cranston
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Greystar
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  • 951,526

    Units

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1 Community in Cranston
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Trinity Property Consultants
  • 163

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  • 42,615

    Units

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1 Community in Cranston
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A.R. Building Company
  • 62

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  • 9,975

    Units

  • 48

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1 Community in Cranston
Lexington Partners
Lexington Partners
  • 20

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  • 3,240

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

1 Community in Cranston
The Alexander Company
The Alexander Company
  • 19

    Communities

  • 1,997

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

1 Community in Cranston

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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