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Average Rent in Elmhurst & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Elmhurst, Providence RI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,465/mo
Lowest Available
$2,185/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
9
available now
Elmhurst vs Providence RI Average
Elmhurst is more expensive the Providence RI average by $186/mo (8%). The citywide average is $2,279/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Elmhurst?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Elmhurst is $2,465 per month across 1 apartment community and 9 available units.
The most affordable option is Halstead Providence starting at $2,185/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,465/mo.
Prices range from $2,185 to $2,950 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Elmhurst Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Elmhurst
Rent Prices by Apartment in Elmhurst
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead Providence | $2,185/mo | $2,465/mo | 9 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Elmhurst Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Elmhurst
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$99,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,465/mo.
Comfortable income
$118,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,185/mo), you need to earn at least $87,000/year.
Median household income in Elmhurst is $66,772 , about 44% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Elmhurst
Overall prices in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,465 |
| Utilities | $426 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,015 |
| Healthcare | $495 |
| Other goods and services | $792 |
| Estimated total | $5,724/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.
Explore Elmhurst Apartments
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