Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Cranston, RI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cranston, RI rent slipped 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,950/month. Renters today are paying $50 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Cranston runs 2.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. metros with 51 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Cranston sit around $1,445/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,598/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,950/month, with 3-bedrooms and larger units reaching $2,875 and $3,500 respectively. Apartments make up 65.3% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Cranston
$1,950/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Cranston is $1,950 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cranston
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cranston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cranston, RI
Average rent prices in Cranston have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,899, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Cranston run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,445 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,597 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,875 | No Change | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 21% | 6% |
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 | $1,899 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | No Change | 7% | |
Houses | $3,000 | 5% | 11% | |
Rooms | $1,025 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,445
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,875
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
6%
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
$1,899
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,025
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
3%higher than the national median
8%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
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$2,050
2%$1,562
2%$2,237
1%$1,925
1%$1,700
6%$2,200
$2,240
20%$1,850
1%$1,800
6%$2,100
$2,497
39%$1,675
5%Discover rentals in Cranston, RI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
1536 Cranston St #3, Cranston, RI 02920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
109 Berkley St #2, Cranston, RI 02910
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
37 Sumner Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cranston
244 Aqueduct Rd, Cranston, RI 02910
3 beds
3 baths
$3,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cranston
216 Hyde St, Cranston, RI 02920
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Building, Cranston, RI 02920
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1381 Cranston St, Cranston, RI 02920
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$3,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
941 Dyer Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Building, Cranston, RI 02920
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Cranston
46 Woodlawn Dr, Cranston, RI 02920
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Price dropped $1,400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 2
1d ago
Verified
1381 Cranston St, Cranston, RI 02920
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$3,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
941 Dyer Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
98 Magnolia St, Cranston, RI 02910
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
8 Seymour Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
1d ago
Verified
1381 Cranston St, Cranston, RI 02920
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$3,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Condo for rent in Cranston
16 Sherwood St #2, Cranston, RI 02920
3 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
House for rent in Cranston
46 Woodlawn Dr, Cranston, RI 02920
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Price dropped $1,400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 2
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cranston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Price dropped $1,800Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,950 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cranston?
Average rent prices in Cranston have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Cranston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cranston is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $78,000/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).