3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pawtucket, RI
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Pawtucket, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $1,872 and +13% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Falls | $1,850 |
| 2 | Cumberland | $1,850 |
| 3 | Pawtucket (this page) | $1,850 |
| 4 | Woonsocket | $1,850 |
| 5 | Warren | $1,870 |
| 6 | Johnston | $1,920 |
| 7 | West Warwick | $1,930 |
| 8 | Coventry | $2,000 |
| 9 | Westerly | $2,040 |
| 10 | Cranston | $2,075 |
| 11 | East Providence | $2,090 |
| 12 | Bristol | $2,110 |
| 13 | Providence | $2,119 |
| 14 | North Providence | $2,120 |
| 15 | South Kingstown | $2,180 |
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 | Jamestown | $2,830 |
| 5 | Middletown | $2,800 |
| 6 | Narragansett | $2,550 |
| 7 | East Greenwich | $2,430 |
| 8 | Warwick | $2,180 |
| 9 | South Kingstown | $2,180 |
| 10 | North Providence | $2,120 |
| 11 | Providence | $2,119 |
| 12 | Bristol | $2,110 |
| 13 | East Providence | $2,090 |
| 14 | Cranston | $2,075 |
| 15 | Westerly | $2,040 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Pawtucket.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Pawtucket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Falls, RI | 1.9 mi | $1,850 | — |
| Providence, RI | 5 mi | $2,119 | +$269 (+15%) |
| East Providence, RI | 5.6 mi | $2,090 | +$240 (+13%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 6.6 mi | $2,170 | +$320 (+17%) |
| North Providence, RI | 7.2 mi | $2,120 | +$270 (+15%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 7.2 mi | $3,080 | +$1,230 (+66%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 7.5 mi | $1,850 | — |
| Cranston, RI | 9 mi | $2,075 | +$225 (+12%) |
| Johnston, RI | 10.8 mi | $1,920 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Warwick, RI | 12.3 mi | $2,180 | +$330 (+18%) |
| Woonsocket, RI | 12.5 mi | $1,850 | — |
| Mansfield, MA | 14.5 mi | $3,080 | +$1,230 (+66%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Pawtucket — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Pawtucket?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is $1,850 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $1,872.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Pawtucket?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,000 ($6,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pawtucket expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Pawtucket's 3-bedroom median of $1,850 is +13% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pawtucket rank for 3-bedroom rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with 3-bedroom data, Pawtucket ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Pawtucket?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Pawtucket.