2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pawtucket, RI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Pawtucket, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,872 and +8% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Pawtucket
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 Pawtucket
Compare Pawtucket'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 (this page) | $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 | $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 | $1,725 |
| 15 | Coventry | $1,660 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Pawtucket.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Pawtucket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Falls, RI | 1.9 mi | $1,530 | — |
| Providence, RI | 5 mi | $1,757 | +$227 (+15%) |
| East Providence, RI | 5.6 mi | $1,735 | +$205 (+13%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 6.6 mi | $1,800 | +$270 (+18%) |
| North Providence, RI | 7.2 mi | $1,760 | +$230 (+15%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 7.2 mi | $2,550 | +$1,020 (+67%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 7.5 mi | $1,530 | — |
| Cranston, RI | 9 mi | $1,725 | +$195 (+13%) |
| Johnston, RI | 10.8 mi | $1,590 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Warwick, RI | 12.3 mi | $1,810 | +$280 (+18%) |
| Woonsocket, RI | 12.5 mi | $1,530 | — |
| Mansfield, MA | 14.5 mi | $2,550 | +$1,020 (+67%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Pawtucket — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Pawtucket?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is $1,530 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,872.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Pawtucket?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,200 ($5,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pawtucket expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Pawtucket's 2-bedroom median of $1,530 is +8% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pawtucket rank for 2-bedroom rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with 2-bedroom data, Pawtucket ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Pawtucket?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Pawtucket.