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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Cranston is $2,036 per month, a 6.21% increase from last years average of $1,917.

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.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cranston?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cranston include Garden City ($1,886/month), Glen Woods ($2,061/month), and Stone Hill ($2,346/month), all below the citywide average of $2,036.

Cranston, RI Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Cranston ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cranston?

In Cranston, 32% of households rent while 68% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cranston is $2,036, a 6.21% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,917.

One-bedroom apartments provide 693 square feet for $1,820, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,302 offer 1,012 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Cranston, RI

Last updated: May 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,036	852 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,820	693 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,302	1,012 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Cranston, RI rent trends

Rental prices in Cranston, RI have increased by 6.21% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,917 to $2,036.

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

The largest share of rentals in Cranston, RI (42%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Cranston, RI?

10,548 or 32% of the households in Cranston, RI are renter-occupied while 22,047 or 68% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Cranston?

Garden City $1,886/month

Glen Woods $2,061/month

Stone Hill $2,346/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,036/month.

Average Rent in Cranston, RI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Stone Hill	$2,346
Glen Woods	$2,061
Garden City	$1,886

Cranston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Garden City is 8% lower than in Glen Woods

$1,886

Garden City rent is 7% lower than Cranston average

Average Rent $1,886

$2,061

Glen Woods rent is 1% higher than Cranston average

Average Rent $2,061

How Cranston Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cranston	$2,036
Providence	$2,489
East Providence	$2,095
Warwick	$2,018
Pawtucket	$1,905
Fall River, MA	$2,059
Attleboro, MA	$2,150
Taunton, MA	$2,042
North Kingstown, RI	$2,337

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.