Craigslist Rhode Island
This section will help you find Listings of what is for Sale in the ri area on Craigslist. As stated above, since Rhode Island does not have a separate url for each city, some of your search results will include Listings from massachusetts or connecticut towns along the ri-massachusetts and ri-connecticut borders. Active Listings
As of august 2026:
housing: studio apartments in providence ($1275/month), two bedroom apartments in providence, Warwick and Barrington ($1900-$2600/month), short-term rentals in academic areas surrounding Brown university and uri, furnished winter rentals in Westerly and Middletown
job Listings: cna/rn line cooks servers electricians calibration technicians warehouse/forklift operators throughout providence, Newport County, North Kingstown, North Smithfield
for Sale: most of these Listings are located in providence, Cranston and East Providence. Furniture appliances tools electronics vehicles sedans priced as low as $3800 specialty vehicles priced up to $66,500 commercial trucks dealerships real estate multi-family buildings in Pawtucket waterfront property in Westerly historic downtown colonials service providers landscaping services tutors Contractors moving companies
cars & trucks: private party vehicles dealer vehicles motorcycles boats RVs auto parts homes/land for Sale by owner agent community lost & found items volunteers needed local events calendar discussion forum ride share Jobs full-time Jobs part-time Jobs gig economy opportunities resume services service providers including: movers tutors cleaning services car repair community lost & found items volunteers needed local events calendar discussion forum ride share
Official website:
https://www.craigslist.org/area/providence
Community:
Lost & found items volunteers needed local events calendar discussion forum ride share housing wanted commercial space merchandise appliances furniture electronics farm/garden items free stuff cars & trucks private party vehicles dealer vehicles motorcycles boats RVs auto parts Jobs full-time Jobs part-time Jobs gig economy opportunities resume services service providers including: movers tutors cleaning services car repair community lost & found items volunteers needed local events calendar discussion forum ride share
real estate: homes/land for Sale by owner agent
How to use Craigslist effectively
1\. Choose the correct category: searching all of r.i. Will result in way too much information and save you time. Type specific search terms into the Craigslist site: “One bedroom providence pet friendly”, “apartment”
2\. Filter your results: filter your results using location and/or number of bedrooms.
3\. Show newest posts first: new ads go quickly. Most will be gone within hours. Show newest posts first: new ads go quickly.
4\. Bookmark the url: Craigslist does not have saved searches.
There is no official mobile application for Craigslist ri. Any smartphone web browser will allow users access to the website.
To post on Craigslist
1\. Post in the correct category.
2\. Write your ad a descriptive title that includes details about the item or rental being sold.
3\. Add photos of the property.
4\. Price your listing at a competitive rate compared to other similar Listings currently on campus.
5\. Mention where you live and when you can meet in person in your Posting.
6\. After submitting your listing you must click on the confirmation link sent via e-mail to activate it.
To Respond to posts:
1\. Respond using Craigslist’s e-mail relay system so no One knows your actual e-mail address.
2\. Question before agreeing to meet with someone.
3\. Prior to sending anyone money. Confirm whether or not the item exists prior to sending anyone money.
4\. Recognize some people may refuse video calls or telephone conversations before meeting face-to-face.
Ri housing scams
In certain parts of craigslist Rhode Island there are many fraudulent rental ads – particularly in Newport County and the east side of providence near both uri and Brown university:
1\. Scammer steals photos from legitimate MLS listing from zillow.
2\. Scammer creates own ad at lower cost than comparable ads on Craigslist.
3\. Scammer only communicates exclusively through e-mail.
4\. Scammer wants either deposit or entire month rent without showing you the property.
5\. Property is either not available for purchase or is owned by somebody else than scammer.
Ways to protect yourself from housing scams in ri
Don’t send money until you see the property.
Check if the owner is listed on town tax assessor records.
Refuse wire transfer payments or gift cards/crypto currency.
Perform reverse image search on photo used in Posting.
Obtain valid lease agreement and obtain full name of property owner before paying deposit.
Vehicle Scams in ri
July 2025: man from providence was ordered to serve 15 months out of possible 15 years and to repay $150,000 restitution for selling 42 vehicles on Craigslist and facebook with rolled back odometers intentionally.
Precautions when buying cars online in ri
Verify vehicle identification number (VIN) of vehicle using websites such as carfax.com to get history report of vehicle.
Compare mileage displayed on Craigslist to maintenance records or earlier Listings on Craigslist.
View vehicle independently prior to sending funds to purchase vehicle.
Meet sellers during daylight hours in public locations with identity matching seller’s name printed on title.
Your employer would never require you to pay up front fees for training materials, background checks or equipment necessary to perform job duties.
Trends in ri scams for 2026
–mid deal changes: seller requires Shipping requirements or alternative methods for payment to be completed in negotiations after initial communication with Buyer.
-grammar polished messages: grammar errors are no longer indicators of a scammer.
-large checks: Buyer uses cashier’s check to pay for item that exceeds amount required for purchase — then requests seller reimburse remainder for difference.
-time pressure: seller states they already had another Buyer contact them regarding same item and will arrive at their house within an hour — meant to put pressure on Buyer to complete deal quickly.
Reporting scams
* **ria.gov consumer protection division**: phone (401) 274-4400 — press 1 consumers@ria.gove fax (401) 574-8617 mail: ria-gop box 62000 providence ri 02940
* **ftc**: report fraud ftc.gov/complaint
* **ic3.gov**: federal bureau of investigation internet Crime Complaint Center
* **local police department**: if you met in person or lost money
Check: Fan Noise driving you nuts try this