What is the average apartment size in Cranston?

The average size for a Cranston, RI apartment is 852 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Cranston?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Cranston is $1,991 per month, a 5.04% increase from last years average of $1,896.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Cranston?

In Cranston, studios rent for $1,253 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,826 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,207 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,279 per month

What is the average apartment size in Cranston?

The typical apartment in Cranston offers about 852 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Cranston?

Studio apartments in Cranston average 442 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 693 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,012 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,874 sq. ft.

Cranston, RI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Cranston?

The typical rent budget in Cranston ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cranston?

In Cranston, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cranston?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cranston include Dean Estates - Woodridge ($1,715/month), Garden City ($1,907/month), and Glen Woods ($2,038/month), all below the citywide average of $1,991.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cranston is $1,991, a 5.04% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,896.

Studio Apartments at $1,253 offer the most budget-friendly option with 442 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 693 square feet for $1,826, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,207 offer 1,012 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,874 sq ft) for $2,279, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Cranston, RI

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,991	852 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,253	442 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,826	693 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,207	1,012 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,279	1,874 sq. ft.

Cranston, RI rent trends

Rental prices in Cranston, RI have increased by 5.04% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,896 to $1,991.

What's the typical rent budget in Cranston, RI?

The largest share of rentals in Cranston, RI (48%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Cranston, RI?

10,660 or 33% of the households in Cranston, RI are renter-occupied while 21,936 or 67% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Cranston?

Dean Estates - Woodridge $1,715/month

Garden City $1,907/month

Glen Woods $2,038/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,991/month.

Average Rent in Cranston, RI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Stone Hill	$2,337
Glen Woods	$2,038
Garden City	$1,907
Dean Estates - Woodridge	$1,715

Cranston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Dean Estates - Woodridge is 10% lower than in Garden City

$1,715

Dean Estates - Woodridge rent is 14% lower than Cranston average

Average Rent $1,715

$1,907

Garden City rent is 4% lower than Cranston average

Average Rent $1,907

How Cranston Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cranston	$1,991
Providence	$2,520
East Providence	$2,117
Warwick	$1,973
Pawtucket	$1,868
Fall River, MA	$2,063
Attleboro, MA	$2,204
Woonsocket, RI	$1,359
Newport, RI	$2,169
Taunton, MA	$1,992
North Kingstown, RI	$2,580

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Cranston apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.