Apartments for Rent in Cranston, RI

Prices and availability in Cranston, RI were last updated on 22 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Cranston, RI are: Willowbrook, Western Hills, Woodridge Manor, Meshanticut House and Garden Village.

The average rent in Cranston, RI is $1,860.

The price range for a studio apartment in Cranston, RI is between $1,460 and $2,595.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cranston, RI is between $1,650 and $2,195.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Cranston, RI is between $1,650 and $2,595.

In Cranston, 32% of the residents are renting compared to 68% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 19% of Cranston's rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 15% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Cranston is 47 years old, with 9% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 90% are garden-style apartment communities, 22% are mid-sized buildings, and 9% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Cranston are around 5% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 58% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 33% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.