2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Cranston, RI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Cranston, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $2,009 and +4% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Cranston
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Cranston
Compare Cranston's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Falls | $1,530 |
| 2 | Cumberland | $1,530 |
| 3 | Pawtucket | $1,530 |
| 4 | Woonsocket | $1,530 |
| 5 | Warren | $1,550 |
| 6 | Johnston | $1,590 |
| 7 | West Warwick | $1,600 |
| 8 | Westerly | $1,630 |
| 9 | Coventry | $1,660 |
| 10 | Cranston (this page) | $1,725 |
| 11 | East Providence | $1,735 |
| 12 | Bristol | $1,750 |
| 13 | Providence | $1,757 |
| 14 | North Providence | $1,760 |
| 15 | South Kingstown | $1,800 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Smithfield | $2,420 |
| 2 | Portsmouth | $2,410 |
| 3 | Jamestown | $2,350 |
| 4 | Newport | $2,210 |
| 5 | Narragansett | $2,120 |
| 6 | Middletown | $2,100 |
| 7 | East Greenwich | $2,020 |
| 8 | Warwick | $1,810 |
| 9 | South Kingstown | $1,800 |
| 10 | North Providence | $1,760 |
| 11 | Providence | $1,757 |
| 12 | Bristol | $1,750 |
| 13 | East Providence | $1,735 |
| 14 | Cranston (this page) | $1,725 |
| 15 | Coventry | $1,660 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Cranston.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Cranston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | 4.1 mi | $1,757 | +$32 (+2%) |
| Warwick, RI | 5.3 mi | $1,810 | +$85 (+5%) |
| North Providence, RI | 6 mi | $1,760 | +$35 (+2%) |
| Johnston, RI | 6.2 mi | $1,590 | $-135 (-8%) |
| East Providence, RI | 6.4 mi | $1,735 | +$10 (+1%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 7.9 mi | $1,600 | $-125 (-7%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 9 mi | $1,530 | $-195 (-11%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 9.1 mi | $1,530 | $-195 (-11%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 9.2 mi | $2,020 | +$295 (+17%) |
| Coventry, RI | 12.9 mi | $1,660 | $-65 (-4%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 13.6 mi | $1,530 | $-195 (-11%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 15.4 mi | $1,800 | +$75 (+4%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Cranston — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cranston?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Cranston, Rhode Island is $1,725 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $2,009.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Cranston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,000 ($5,750/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.17/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cranston expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Cranston's 2-bedroom median of $1,725 is +4% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cranston rank for 2-bedroom rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with 2-bedroom data, Cranston ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Cranston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Johnston ($1,590), West Warwick ($1,600), Pawtucket ($1,530).