Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pawtucket, RI from $900 (114 Rentals)

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735 Broadway

PawtucketRI02861

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413 Central Ave

PawtucketRI02861
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166 Division St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

166 Division St

166 Division StPawtucket, RI 02860
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100 Dexter St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

100 Dexter St

100 Dexter StPawtucket, RI 02860
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Lofts 125
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts 125

125 Goff AvePawtucket, RI 02860
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50 West Ave
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50 West Ave

50 West AvePawtucket, RI 02860
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1 Hampson St, Unit Basement
$1,400
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1 Hampson St, Unit Basement

1 Hampson StAttleboro, MA 02703
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126 Sumner Ave

Central FallsRI02863

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pawtucket, RI

Pricing Updated: 10/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Pawtucket, RI area range in price from $1,200 to $3,500 with an overall median price of $2,550. The three Pawtucket neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Pawtucket at $1,200, Darlington at $1,400, and The Plains at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pawtucket Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Pawtucket$2,250$1,20061
Darlington$2,400$1,40038
The Plains$2,400$1,20023
Oak Hill$2,850$1,20043
Woodlawn$2,850$1,20042

Cheapest Available Pawtucket Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pawtucket, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at 339-343 Thayer St in the College Hill neighborhood priced from $950. 110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes in the College Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pawtucket apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
339-343 Thayer St4 Bed1BR,1BA$950
110 Benefit Street Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
University Heights ApartmentsElmhurstStudio,1BA$1,450
Rumford CenterStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Residences at Woodlawn1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,545
Charles LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Slater Cotton Mill1BR (Bldg IV)1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pawtucket, RI

As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pawtucket area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at American Wire Residential Lofts in the in the Darlington neighborhood starting from $1,955. The second greatest value Pawtucket apartment is the 37 Mavis St Model at 37 Mavis St, Unit 2 starting at $1,900 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Darlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pawtucket apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
American Wire Residential Lofts2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
37 Mavis St, Unit 237 Mavis St3BR,1BA$1.19
294 Pleasant St, Unit 1294 Pleasant St3BR,1BA$1.63
32 Goddard St, Unit 132 Goddard St3BR,1BA$1.50
15 Cliff St, Unit 115 Cliff St2BR,1BA$1.35
123 Donelson St, Unit 1123 Donelson St2BR,1BA$1.38
30 Goddard St, Unit 330 Goddard St3BR,1BA$1.58
1172 Roosevelt Ave, Unit Third1172 Roosevelt Ave2BR,1BA$1.48
Rumford CenterStudioStudio ,1BA$1.43
33 Tingley St, Unit 2R33 Tingley St1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pawtucket Overview

Pawtucket, RI is the perfect place for a young person or family just starting out. Filled with a thriving community that celebrates arts and culture, the city embraces creativity and diversity. Whether you choose apartments in Pawtucket or a home built in the Victorian era, the charm of this historic city will surround you.

Why live in Pawtucket, RI?

In recent years, Pawtucket has been transforming into a center for young, hip, artists to hone their crafts. It is repurposing the old and historic buildings for new developments, such as artist colonies. Old mills are also being used during the winter for indoor farmer’s markets where you can buy local and organic food. Pawtucket’s importance in the Industrial Revolution is a brilliant piece of history, and to be able to experience the feeling of such a historic spot every day is magical.

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Getting Around Pawtucket, RI

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77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pawtucket Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pawtucket?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pawtucket is under $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pawtucket?

The cheapest apartment in Pawtucket is 339-343 Thayer St which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Pawtucket costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pawtucket?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 28 regular apartments in Pawtucket that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Pawtucket?

Cheap apartments in Pawtucket have an average cost of $647 which is $1,903 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pawtucket.

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