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property at 24 Lincoln Ave

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Lincoln Ave

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property at 161 Lynch St

$850

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$850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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161 Lynch St

ProvidenceRI02908
property at 33 Hamilton St

$875

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$875
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4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

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33 Hamilton St

ProvidenceRI02907

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property at 37 Pleasant St

$1,500

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$1,500
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Pleasant St

West WarwickRI02893

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property at 129 Allston St

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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129 Allston St

ProvidenceRI02908

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property at 53 Bancroft St

$1,700

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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53 Bancroft St

ProvidenceRI02909
property at 52 Canton St

$1,725

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$1,725
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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52 Canton St

ProvidenceRI02908

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Cranston, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cranston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cranston, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at Paragon Mill in the Manton neighborhood priced from $1,132. Mansion House (Riverside) in the Outer East Bay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cranston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paragon Mill1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,132
Mansion House (Riverside)1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
The Presley ApartmentsCozy StudioStudio,1BA$1,350
22-24 Pocasset Ave1 x 11BR,1BA$1,450
Garden VillageThe JuniperStudio,1BA$1,460
747 PontiacStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Friendly Community ManorThe Ivy1BR,1BA$1,520
Westwood Manor2A-R2BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranston, RI

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cranston area is the $1.71 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Pontiac Mills in the in the Warwick West Warwick neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Cranston apartment is the 1 Kendall St Model at 1 Kendall St, Unit 201 starting at $2,662 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Manton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cranston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at Pontiac MillsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
1 Kendall St, Unit 2011 Kendall St4BR,1.5BA$1.59
76 Providence St, Unit FL 176 Providence St1BR,1BA$0.60
98 Knight StUnit #22BR,1.5BA$1.77
800 Plainfield St800 Plainfield St2BR,1BA$1.50
26 Wallace St, Unit 3rd floor26 Wallace St2BR,1BA$1.55
Arctic Mill LoftsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
37 Hudson St, Unit Unit#337 Hudson St2BR,1BA$1.65
Paragon Mill1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.22
464 Laurel Hill Ave, Unit Flr 1464 Laurel Hill Ave1BR,1BA$1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cranston

What type of rentals are currently available in Cranston?

There are currently 1158 Apartments for Rent in Cranston, RI with pricing that ranges from $754 to $7,594. There are also 172 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cranston ranging from $800 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cranston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cranston ranges from $800 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,502.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cranston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cranston range from $833 to $4,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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