Last updated September 26, 2026
Average Rent in Rhode Island (2026)
Average rent across Rhode Island is $2,476/mo as of September 2026, based on 186 units tracked daily across 9 cities and 27 apartment communities. Rents are down $63 (2.5%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $950 to $6,007.
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Rhode Island Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $2,787 | +$39 | 83 | $950 |
| Cranston | $2,319 | -$306 | 34 | $1,460 |
| Pawtucket | $1,949 | +$31 | 24 | $1,102 |
| Warwick | $1,990 | -$95 | 10 | $1,675 |
| Johnston | $2,334 | +$8 | 9 | $1,805 |
| Riverside | $2,000 | -$117 | 9 | $1,662 |
| East Providence | $2,689 | +$57 | 8 | $1,900 |
| Rumford | $2,757 | +$11 | 7 | $2,732 |
| North Providence | $1,900 | -$475 | 2 | $1,750 |
Which Rhode Island Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across Rhode Island cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 9 biggest movers.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in Rhode Island broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,951 | $1,460 | $2,400 | 23 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,200 | $950 | $3,022 | 77 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,854 | $1,102 | $5,505 | 66 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,880 | $1,382 | $6,007 | 19 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,100 | $3,100 | $3,100 | 1 |
Rhode Island Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Rhode Island apartments.
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What is the average rent in Rhode Island?
The average rent in Rhode Island is $2,476 per month as of September 2026, based on 186 units tracked across 9 cities.
Which Rhode Island city has the cheapest rent?
Pawtucket has the lowest average rent in Rhode Island at $1,949 per month, with units starting from $1,102.
Are rents going up or down in Rhode Island?
Rents in Rhode Island have decreased by $63 (2.5%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rhode Island?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rhode Island is $2,200 per month, with 77 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Rhode Island?
Providence is the most expensive city in Rhode Island with an average rent of $2,787 per month.
How many apartments are available in Rhode Island?
We track 186 individual units across 27 apartment communities in 9 Rhode Island cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Rhode Island?
The average studio apartment rent in Rhode Island is $1,951 per month.
How often are Rhode Island rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All Rhode Island rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.