3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Cranston, RI
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Cranston, Rhode Island as of August 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $2,102 and +3% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Falls | $1,850 |
| 2 | Cumberland | $1,850 |
| 3 | Pawtucket | $1,850 |
| 4 | Woonsocket | $1,850 |
| 5 | Warren | $1,870 |
| 6 | Johnston | $1,920 |
| 7 | West Warwick | $1,930 |
| 8 | Coventry | $2,000 |
| 9 | North Kingstown | $2,040 |
| 10 | Westerly | $2,040 |
| 11 | Cranston (this page) | $2,075 |
| 12 | East Providence | $2,090 |
| 13 | Bristol | $2,110 |
| 14 | Providence | $2,119 |
| 15 | North Providence | $2,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth | $3,220 |
| 2 | Newport | $2,950 |
| 3 | North Smithfield | $2,920 |
| 4 | Middletown | $2,800 |
| 5 | Narragansett | $2,550 |
| 6 | East Greenwich | $2,430 |
| 7 | Warwick | $2,180 |
| 8 | South Kingstown | $2,180 |
| 9 | North Providence | $2,120 |
| 10 | Providence | $2,119 |
| 11 | Bristol | $2,110 |
| 12 | East Providence | $2,090 |
| 13 | Cranston (this page) | $2,075 |
| 14 | Westerly | $2,040 |
| 15 | North Kingstown | $2,040 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Cranston.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Cranston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | 4.1 mi | $2,119 | +$44 (+2%) |
| Warwick, RI | 5.3 mi | $2,180 | +$105 (+5%) |
| North Providence, RI | 6 mi | $2,120 | +$45 (+2%) |
| Johnston, RI | 6.2 mi | $1,920 | $-155 (-7%) |
| East Providence, RI | 6.4 mi | $2,090 | +$15 (+1%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 7.9 mi | $1,930 | $-145 (-7%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 9 mi | $1,850 | $-225 (-11%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 9.1 mi | $1,850 | $-225 (-11%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 9.2 mi | $2,430 | +$355 (+17%) |
| North Kingstown, RI | 12.6 mi | $2,040 | $-35 (-2%) |
| Coventry, RI | 12.9 mi | $2,000 | $-75 (-4%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 13.6 mi | $1,850 | $-225 (-11%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Cranston — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Cranston?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Cranston, Rhode Island is $2,075 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $2,102.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Cranston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,000 ($6,917/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.90/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cranston expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Cranston's 3-bedroom median of $2,075 is +3% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cranston rank for 3-bedroom rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with 3-bedroom data, Cranston ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Cranston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Johnston ($1,920), West Warwick ($1,930), Pawtucket ($1,850).