Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Pawtucket, RI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Pawtucket, RI rent rose 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,762/month. Renters today are paying $36 more per month on average than last year despite a modest 0.6% month-over-month decline.

  • Pawtucket sits 7.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 75 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Pawtucket are $1,606/month, 1-bedrooms $1,475/month, 2-bedrooms $1,800/month, 3-bedrooms $1,985/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,700/month. These figures show a wide range of options by bedroom size.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Pawtucket climbed 428.6% year over year, a large divergence from the overall market's 3.7% rise. This indicates strong growth in larger unit rents compared to other bedroom types.

Median rent

Median rent in Pawtucket

$1,762/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pawtucket is $1,762 per month as of September 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $137 less per month.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pawtucket

75

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pawtucket rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pawtucket, RI

Average rent prices in Pawtucket have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Pawtucket, RI

Rent prices in Pawtucket vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pawtucket is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Pawtucket run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,605

2%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,475

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,800

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,985

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,700

43%

384%

Studio

Average rent

$1,605

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,985

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

43%

Last year

384%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pawtucket, 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 Pawtucket, RI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Pawtucket and Attleboro by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pawtucket

Median rent price$1,762
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pawtucket, RI is 16% lower than the median rent in Attleboro, MA.

Discover rentals in Pawtucket, RI

595 Armistice Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pawtucket

43 Crystal Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pawtucket

3 Bedroom Shared Bathroom

43 Crystal Pl, Pawtucket, RI 02861

2 beds

1 bath

$850

183-185 Harrison Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

183-185 Harrison Street

183 Harrison St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

595 Armistice Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pawtucket

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Frequently asked questions for Pawtucket, RI

Quick answers to common questions about the Pawtucket rental market.

How much is rent in Pawtucket?

The average rent in Pawtucket is $1,762 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pawtucket?

Average rent prices in Pawtucket have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Pawtucket rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pawtucket is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $137 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pawtucket?

To comfortably afford rent in Pawtucket, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Pawtucket?

February offers the lowest rents in Pawtucket, with approximately 6% savings compared to September's peak prices, making it an ideal time for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

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).

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