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Rental Market Trends in Pawtucket, RI

What is the average rent in Pawtucket, RI?

$1,649/month

Average Rent

789 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Pawtucket, RI is $1,649 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Pawtucket rent prices are 0% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Pawtucket, you can expect to pay about $1,561 per month for a studio, $1,649 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,768 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,941 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,561/month
809 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,649/month
789 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,768/month
1,108 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,941/month
1,146 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,256/month
829 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,525/month
359 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,052/month
522 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Pawtucket, RI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $37 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Pawtucket, RI
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Pawtucket, RI
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
37% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pawtucket?

Based on current rent prices, Barton Street, Downtown Pawtucket and Darlington are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pawtucket.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Barton Street
$1,651/month
751 Sq Ft
Downtown Pawtucket
$1,750/month
734 Sq Ft
Darlington
$1,946/month
758 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pawtucket?

Based on current rent prices, Darlington, Downtown Pawtucket and Barton Street are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pawtucket.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Darlington
$1,946/month
758 Sq Ft
Downtown Pawtucket
$1,750/month
734 Sq Ft
Barton Street
$1,651/month
751 Sq Ft

Which Pawtucket neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Pawtucket with the most apartments available are Downtown Pawtucket, Barton Street and Darlington .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Pawtucket
$1,750/month
734 Sq Ft
Barton Street
$1,651/month
751 Sq Ft
Darlington
$1,946/month
758 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Pawtucket is $1,649, you’ll want to make about $5,496 per month or $65,952 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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Pawtucket, RI

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Apartment Averages

Barton Street

Pawtucket, RI

Darlington

Pawtucket, RI

Studio
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$1,582/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,711/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,081/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,523/month
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$1,590 - $2,735

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413 Central Ave,
Pawtucket, RI 02861

$1,540 - $2,975

Studio - 3 Beds

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145 Randall St,
Pawtucket, RI 02860

$1,925 - $2,095

1 Bed

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396 Weeden St,
Pawtucket, RI 02860

$1,545 - $2,595

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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