Rhode Island rent guide
Average Rent in Rhode Island by City (June 2026)
Data as of Jun 9, 2026 · 95 rentals across 20 Rhode Island cities
A one-bedroom in Rhode Island runs about $1,845 a month statewide, the median across the 36 one-beds in our data. It is a compact, expensive market shaped by its density and its proximity to Boston. We use the median on purpose, and the per-city table below is where the real detail is.
Studio
$1,673
typical / mo
1 bed
$1,845
typical / mo
2 bed
$2,083
typical / mo
3 bed
$2,450
typical / mo
Typical rent by city, lowest first
Sorted by each city’s overall median. In a state this small the per-city counts are modest, so treat these as a guide and check the live listings. Find yours, then look at the one-bed and two-bed columns for the size you’re after.
| # | City | Typical | 1 bed | 2 bed | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pawtucket | $1,743 | - | - | 6 |
| 2 | Cranston | $1,745 | $1,745 | - | 9 |
| 3 | Warwick | $1,750 | $1,885 | - | 8 |
| 4 | East Providence | $1,755 | - | - | 5 |
| 5 | Providence | $1,942 | $1,939 | $1,900 | 38 |
| 6 | Woonsocket | $2,000 | - | - | 5 |
How to read these numbers
“Typical” is the median across every unit we track in that city. The per-bedroom columns are the median for that floor plan, shown only once a city has at least three listed. We include cities with five or more live listings and leave out single rooms and senior housing. Everything refreshes when our data does (last updated Jun 9, 2026).
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rhode Island?
Across the state the median one-bedroom is about $1,845/mo, studios run ~$1,673, two-beds ~$2,083 and three-beds ~$2,450. We use the median, not the mean, so a few luxury buildings do not skew it. Rhode Island runs well above the national average, shaped by its density and its proximity to Boston, so check the per-city table for your exact market.
Is rent in Providence higher than the rest of Rhode Island?
Yes. Providence, the capital and largest city, carries the highest typical rent in the state. The larger Providence-metro suburbs (Pawtucket, Cranston, Warwick, East Providence) run somewhat lower and are where most of the relative value is. The coastal Newport area can run higher again, especially in season.
Why is Rhode Island rent so high?
It is a small, dense New England state within commuting distance of Boston, with limited new construction and steady demand. That combination keeps a typical apartment well above the national average even in the cheaper suburbs.
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