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Cheapest Available Cranston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cranston, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at Friendly Community Manor in the Reservoir neighborhood priced from $1,470. Parkway Apartments in the Outer East Bay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cranston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Friendly Community ManorThe Linden1BR,1BA$1,470
Parkway ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,495
The Residences at Garden City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Westfield Lofts1 BR Corner Unit1BR,1BA$1,650
Winchester Park and WoodsBradford1BR,1BA$1,698

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranston, RI

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cranston area is the $0.45 price per square foot 123 Vinton St Model at 123 Vinton St, Unit 2 in the in the Manton neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Cranston apartment is the One Bedroom - Loft Model at The Lofts at Pontiac Mills starting at $2,200 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Warwick West Warwick 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.
123 Vinton St, Unit 2123 Vinton St4BR,1BA$0.45
The Lofts at Pontiac MillsOne Bedroom - Loft1BR,1BA$1.59
76 Providence St, Unit FL 176 Providence St1BR,1BA$0.60
12 Bradley Ct, Unit 2nd fl12 Bradley Ct3BR,1BA$1.50
65 Bellevue Ave, Unit 65 Bellevue Ave 1st Floor65 Bellevue Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
67 Bellevue Ave, Unit 67 Bellevue Ave Unit 367 Bellevue Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
800 Plainfield St800 Plainfield St2BR,1BA$1.50
148 De Pasquale Ave, Unit 3rd Floor148 De Pasquale Ave4BR,1BA$1.77
102 Capuano Ave, Unit 102 A102 Capuano Ave1BR,1BA$1.59
25 Fallon Ave, Unit 125 Fallon Ave3BR,1BA$1.61

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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 $750 to $13,058. There are also 164 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cranston ranging from $750 to $4,500.

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 $750 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,212.

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 $1,550 to $4,225, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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