Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Pawtucket, RI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Pawtucket, RI rent rose 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters are paying $103 more per month on average than last year.

  • Pawtucket is 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a total of 82 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,460/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,400/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,850/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,150/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options across bedroom counts.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment climbed 50.0% year over year, a notable divergence from the citywide 6.0% rise. This indicates strong demand for larger units in Pawtucket, RI.

Median rent

Median rent in Pawtucket

$1,800/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pawtucket is $1,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pawtucket

82

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,767, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Pawtucket run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,460

1%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,400

3%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,850

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$3,150

5%

50%

Studio

Average rent

$1,460

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

50%

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$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,050
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pawtucket, RI is 12% 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

Studio

0 baths

$325

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.
43 Crystal Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pawtucket

3 Bedroom Shared Bathroom

43 Crystal Pl, Pawtucket, RI 02861

1 bed

1 bath

$800

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.
136 Harrison Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

136 Harrison Street

136 Harrison St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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.
183-185 Harrison Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

183-185 Harrison Street

183 Harrison St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

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.

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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 $1,800 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pawtucket?

Average rent prices in Pawtucket have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Pawtucket rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pawtucket is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $72,000/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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