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Average Rent in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a state in United States. It ranks #18 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for
the metropolitan area of
Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA in Rhode Island, 5 counties,
the congressional districts of
District 01, District 02, 47 zip codes, and 38 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Rhode Island is $1,905 which represents an increase of 2.5% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Rhode Island to rent places is Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA with an average rent of $1,909. The least expensive metropolitan area in Rhode Island to rent places is Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA with an average rent of $1,909.

The most expensive county in Rhode Island to rent places is Newport County with an average rent of $2,797. The least expensive county in Rhode Island to rent places is Kent County with an average rent of $1,738.

The most expensive zip code in Rhode Island to rent places is 02874 with an average rent of $6,000. The least expensive zip code in Rhode Island to rent places is 02830 with an average rent of $1,370.

The most expensive city in Rhode Island to rent places is Saunderstown, RI with an average rent of $6,000. The least expensive city in Rhode Island to rent places is Harrisville, RI with an average rent of $1,250.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Rhode Island currently stands at $1,905.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Providence, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,870. This represents a difference of -2% when compared to Rhode Island.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,909, showing a more expensive of from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a less expensive by -2% when compared to the rent in Rhode Island.
$1,905
Rhode Island
VS
$1,870
-2%
Providence, county
$1,909
Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA, msa
$1,859
-2%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Rhode Island

Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA$1,909

Counties in Rhode Island

Newport County$2,797
Washington County$2,386
Bristol County$1,944
Providence County$1,870
Kent County$1,738

Zip Codes in Rhode Island

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

02874$6,000
02840$3,601
02806$3,160
02882$3,159
02828$3,140
02871$3,046
02896$2,787
02858$2,650
02878$2,530
02842$2,393

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

02893$1,768
02860$1,680
02888$1,676
02886$1,651
02825$1,638
02895$1,539
02863$1,522
02857$1,500
02905$1,447
02830$1,370

Cities in Rhode Island

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Saunderstown, RI$6,000
Newport, RI$3,601
Barrington, RI$3,160
Narragansett, RI$3,159
Greenville, RI$3,140
Portsmouth, RI$3,046
North Smithfield, RI$2,787
Oakland, RI$2,650
Tiverton, RI$2,530
Middletown, RI$2,393

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Manville, RI$1,786
West Warwick, RI$1,768
Pawtucket, RI$1,698
Warwick, RI$1,689
Foster, RI$1,638
Woonsocket, RI$1,539
Central Falls, RI$1,522
North Scituate, RI$1,500
Burrillville, RI$1,400
Harrisville, RI$1,250

Congressional Districts in Rhode Island

District 01, RI
District 02, RI
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