Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Cranston, RI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Cranston, RI rent stands today
Cranston, RI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. The current median is just 0.2% below the recent peak of $2,100/month reached in June 2026, showing rents remain near their highest point in the recent trend cycle.
Compared to national trends
Cranston runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. metros. The market offers 50 total rentals, with apartments making up nearly 70% of the inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Cranston rent for about $1,630/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,595/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,000/month. Larger units range from $3,000/month for 3-bedrooms to $3,150/month for 4+ bedrooms, with a broad price spread across unit sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Cranston
$2,000/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Cranston is $2,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cranston
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cranston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cranston, RI
Average rent prices in Cranston have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Cranston, RI
Rent prices in Cranston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cranston is $1,999, whereas a house costs $2,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Cranston run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,630 |  17% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,595 | 3% |  7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 5% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 2% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $3,150 | 4% | 17% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cranston, RI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,999 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,450 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,895 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,630
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cranston, RI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cranston, RI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Cranston, RI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cranston and Attleboro by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cranston
5%higher than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cranston, RI is 5% lower than the median rent in Attleboro, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,100
4%$1,625
3%$2,212
$2,100
10%$1,700
5%$2,250
3%$2,360
4%$1,944
5%$1,762
2%$2,100
1%$2,250
7%$1,700
10%Discover rentals in Cranston, RI
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
37 Sumner Ave #2, Cranston, RI 02920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
37 Harris Ave #2, Cranston, RI 02920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
173 Lexington Ave #1, Cranston, RI 02910
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cranston
56 Fort Ave, Cranston, RI 02905
2 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cranston
1000 Chapel View Blvd #311, Cranston, RI 02920
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
177 Albert Ave #181, Cranston, RI 02905
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10 East St, Cranston, RI 02920
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
177 Albert Ave #181, Cranston, RI 02905
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
37 Harris Ave #2, Cranston, RI 02920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Building, Cranston, RI 02920
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
941 Dyer Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cranston
77 Hoffman Ave #C, Cranston, RI 02920
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cranston
9 Gardner Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
6h ago
580 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1336 Cranston St, Cranston, RI 02920
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495–$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
583 Pontiac Ave #2, Cranston, RI 02910
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
1 Wheeler Ave #3, Cranston, RI 02905
4 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10 East St, Cranston, RI 02920
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cranston, RI
Quick answers to common questions about the Cranston rental market.
How much is rent in Cranston?
The average rent in Cranston is $2,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cranston?
Average rent prices in Cranston have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Cranston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cranston is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cranston?
To comfortably afford rent in Cranston, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cranston?
April offers the lowest rents in Cranston, running about 7.5% below December prices, which see the highest rent throughout the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).