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114 Cottage St.

PawtucketRI02860

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property at 327 Pine St

327 Pine St

PawtucketRI02860

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49 Ash St

PawtucketRI02860
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166 Division St
2 Bedroom Apartments

166 Division St

166 Division StPawtucket, RI 02860
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100 Dexter St
Studio to 2 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
2 Bedroom Apartments

50 West Ave

50 West AvePawtucket, RI 02860
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Pawtucket, RI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pawtucket, RI

Pricing Updated: 06/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Pawtucket, RI area range in price from $1,195 to $28,182 with an overall median price of $2,923. The three Pawtucket neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Pawtucket at $1,195, The Plains at $1,250, and Darlington at $1,250. 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$2,395$1,19544
The Plains$2,715$1,25041
Darlington$2,800$1,25043
Woodlawn$3,341$1,35048
Oak Hill$3,364$1,35097

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 $1,000. 100 Park Place in the Darlington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pawtucket apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
339-343 Thayer St4 Bed1BR,1BA$1,000
100 Park Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Newport Avenue ApartmentsOpen One Bed - 1Studio,1BA$1,573
ParkviewStudio - OStudio,1BA$1,585
Charles LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
FOUND Study College HillMain - StudioStudio,1BA$1,750
The Village Lofts1-H-1aStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pawtucket, RI

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pawtucket area is the $1.67 price per square foot 185 Oakland Ave Model at 185 Oakland Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Manton neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Pawtucket apartment is the 55 Pinehurst Ave Model at 55 Pinehurst Ave, Unit 55 pinehurst Ave starting at $2,500 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Manton 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.
185 Oakland Ave, Unit 2185 Oakland Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
55 Pinehurst Ave, Unit 55 pinehurst Ave55 Pinehurst Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
26 Tyndall Ave, Unit 326 Tyndall Ave3BR,1BA$1.70
71 Ayrault St, Unit 371 Ayrault St3BR,1BA$1.60
15 Jenkins St, Unit 1st floor15 Jenkins St2BR,1BA$1.41
71 Pinehurst Ave, Unit 371 Pinehurst Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
47 Pembroke Ave, Unit 347 Pembroke Ave3BR,1BA$1.72
152 Harrison St152 Harrison St3BR,1BA$1.35
105 School St, Unit 1105 School St3BR,1BA$1.77
110 Capital St, Unit 1110 Capital St2BR,1BA$1.64

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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

Walk Score®

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pawtucket?

The cheapest apartment in Pawtucket is 339-343 Thayer St which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Pawtucket costs $2,923.

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 3 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 $251 which is $2,672 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pawtucket.

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