Situated about five miles south of Downtown Providence, Cranston is a picturesque suburb teeming with true New England charm. Cranston residents enjoy a peaceful atmosphere along with access to myriad suburban delights. National retailers and familiar restaurants abound at the outdoor Garden City Center while independent shops and local eateries are strewn throughout the city.
Numerous scenic parks, rivers, and ponds provide space for all kinds of outdoor activities in Cranston. The many metropolitan amenities of Providence are also within close reach, with Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence Children’s Museum, Providence Place, and Brown University all just a short drive away. Convenience to I-95, I-295, and TF Green Airport makes commuting and traveling from Cranston a breeze.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Cranston, RI is $1,286 for a studio, $1,706 for one bedroom, $2,051 for two bedrooms, and $2,308 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cranston has increased by 6.6% in the past year.
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Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.
