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Rent Prices in Rhode Island
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $1,342/mo
- U.S. $1,413/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $1,457/mo
- U.S. $1,407/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48.0%
- U.S. 51.1%
- Renter households
- 160,568
- U.S. 45,017,354
Rents by county
5 counties in Rhode Island
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| County | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol County | $1,528/mo | $1,120/mo | $1,664/mo | $1,814/mo | 45.8% |
| Kent County | $1,327/mo | $1,037/mo | $1,594/mo | $1,688/mo | 49.5% |
| Newport County | $1,713/mo | $1,063/mo | $1,842/mo | $2,284/mo | 49.7% |
| Providence County | $1,312/mo | $952/mo | $1,397/mo | $1,597/mo | 47.3% |
| Washington County | $1,327/mo | $945/mo | $1,536/mo | $1,668/mo | 51.3% |
Rents in the largest cities
Cities and towns with 5,000 or more people
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| City | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $1,408/mo | $1,039/mo | $1,453/mo | $1,745/mo | 48.0% |
| Cranston | $1,375/mo | $1,099/mo | $1,483/mo | $1,720/mo | 47.3% |
| Warwick | $1,363/mo | $1,071/mo | $1,799/mo | $1,740/mo | 53.1% |
| Pawtucket | $1,208/mo | $934/mo | $1,304/mo | $1,420/mo | 45.9% |
| East Providence | $1,288/mo | $855/mo | $1,510/mo | $1,545/mo | 48.5% |
| Woonsocket | $1,161/mo | $776/mo | $1,266/mo | $1,347/mo | 46.7% |
| Newport | $1,698/mo | $977/mo | $1,805/mo | $2,201/mo | 54.8% |
| Central Falls | $1,200/mo | $835/mo | $1,165/mo | $1,421/mo | 56.7% |
| Westerly | $1,260/mo | $887/mo | $1,411/mo | $1,604/mo | 46.2% |
| Valley Falls | $1,362/mo | $920/mo | $1,444/mo | $1,565/mo | 46.4% |
| Newport East | $1,876/mo | $1,484/mo | $2,069/mo | $2,189/mo | 45.4% |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | $1,258/mo | $951/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,193/mo | 43.6% |
| Cumberland Hill | $1,310/mo | $723/mo | $1,603/mo | $1,841/mo | 74.0% |
| Greenville | $1,264/mo | Not reported | $1,817/mo | Not reported | 70.1% |
| Tiverton | $1,342/mo | $1,263/mo | $1,785/mo | $1,359/mo | 31.8% |
| Kingston | Not reported | $1,080/mo | Not reported | Not reported | 51.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Rhode Island?
- The median gross rent in Rhode Island is $1,342 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $1,457/mo.
- Which Rhode Island counties have the highest median rent?
- Among counties with 10,000 or more people, the highest are Newport County ($1,713/mo), Bristol County ($1,528/mo), Kent County ($1,327/mo).
- Which Rhode Island counties have the lowest median rent?
- The lowest are Providence County ($1,312/mo), Washington County ($1,327/mo), Kent County ($1,327/mo).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates