County

Average Rent in Newport County

Newport is a county in Rhode Island. It ranks #1 out of 5 for places to rent. Newport County is in
the congressional district of
District 01 and
the metropolitan area of
Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Newport County includes 4 cities and 4 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Newport County is $2,797 which represents an increase of 15.86% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Newport County to rent places is Newport, RI with an average rent of $3,601. The least expensive city in Newport County to rent places is Middletown, RI with an average rent of $2,393.

The most expensive zip code in Newport County to rent places is 02840 with an average rent of $3,601. The least expensive zip code in Newport County to rent places is 02842 with an average rent of $2,393.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Newport currently stands at $2,797.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Middletown, is less expensive, with an average rent of $2,393. This represents a difference of -14% when compared to Newport.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Rhode Island, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,905, showing a less expensive of -32% 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 -34% when compared to the rent in Newport.
$2,797
Newport
VS
$2,393
-14%
Middletown, city
$1,905
-32%
RI, state
$1,859
-34%
USA, us

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

Cities in Newport County

Zip Codes in Newport County

02840$3,601
02871$3,046
02878$2,530
02842$2,393