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Average Rent in Providence, RI

7 apartment buildings, 91 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$3,083/mo

median $2,824

+7.7% vs last month

Cheapest

$975/mo

Providence Living

Properties

7

tracked daily

Units

91

available now

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Providence, RI.

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$3,047
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Providence, RI $2,700$2,850$3,000$3,150 Jul 2Jul 9Jul 23Jul 30Aug 6

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Providence, RI Rent Prices

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Providence, RI Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Providence, RI is $3,083 per month, based on 91 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $975 at Providence Living to $6,970 at Emblem 125.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $2,911/mo $2,095/mo 17
1 Bed $2,407/mo $975/mo 32
2 Bed $3,812/mo $1,950/mo 28
3 Bed $3,188/mo $1,875/mo 9
4 Bed $3,720/mo $3,100/mo 5

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Market Context

Who rents in Providence, RI, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Providence, RI averages $2,407/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,812/mo. At the local median household income of $66,772, that works out to 55% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Providence, RI at $1,333/mo. The current tracked market average runs 131% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Providence, RI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Providence, RI?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$123,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,083/mo.

Comfortable income

$148,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($975/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.

Median household income in Providence, RI is $66,772 , about 55% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Providence, RI

Overall prices in Providence, RI runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 101.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Providence, RI's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $3,083
Utilities $426
Groceries $532
Transportation $1,015
Healthcare $495
Other goods and services $792
Estimated total $6,342/mo

Population

190,214

Median household income

$66,772

Census median rent

$1,333/mo

Rent as % of income

28.5%

Median age

32.9

Mean commute

25 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in Rhode Island

How Providence, RI rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Providence, RI 30-Day Change Properties
Cranston, RI $2,234 -28% +5.3% 7
Pawtucket, RI $2,109 -32% +0.5% 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Providence, RI?

The average rent in Providence, RI is $3,083 per month, based on 91 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Providence, RI?

The median asking rent in Providence, RI is $2,824 per month, computed from 91 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,083/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Providence, RI?

The lowest available rent in Providence, RI starts at $975 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Providence, RI?

1-bedroom apartments in Providence, RI average $2,407/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $975/mo across 32 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Providence, RI?

2-bedroom apartments in Providence, RI average $3,812/mo. Units start from $1,950/mo across 28 units currently listed.

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