Scituate

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Scituate, RI

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A charming Rhode Island town with plenty of nature to explore

Rural Commuter Scenic Nature Convenient

Sci-tuated (get it?) just west of Interstate 295 and nearly 15 miles west of Downtown Providence, Scituate is a sprawling Rhode Island town that encompasses nearly 55 square miles of land. Outdoor destinations abound in Scituate, with wooded areas and the Scituate Reservoir giving the area and almost rural feel. There’s an incredible variety of rentals in and just outside of Scituate, including upscale apartments and long-standing single-family homes. If you’re looking for space, community, and an overall sense of peace around your rental, you’ll find it here.

It's not all pastoral scenes. Scituate is less than a 30-minute drive from Providence, Johnston, and Warwick, meaning big-city amenities are close at hand. If you commute to work, the nearby interstate makes it easy, but you may find it hard to leave this scenic Rhode Island locale.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Scituate, RI is $1,800 for one bedroom, and $2,273 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Scituate has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,800/month
685 Sq Ft
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Transportation

22

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

22

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Schools

Fogarty Memorial

Public

Grades K-5

336 Students

8
out of 10

North Scituate School

Public

Grades K-5

226 Students

5
out of 10

Hope School

Public

Grades K-5

186 Students

5
out of 10

Ponaganset Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

426 Students

7
out of 10

Scituate Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

265 Students

7
out of 10

Ponaganset High School

Public

Grades 9-12

921 Students

7
out of 10

Scituate High School

Public

Grades 9-12

374 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • George B. Parker Woodland
  • Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
  • Woonasquatucket River Greenway - Riverside Park
  • Margaret Jacoby Observatory
  • Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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