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Average Rent in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a state in United States. It ranks #16 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 $1,952 which represents an increase of 3.77% 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 $1,959. 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 $1,959.

The most expensive county in Rhode Island to rent places is Newport County with an average rent of $3,020. The least expensive county in Rhode Island to rent places is Kent County with an average rent of $1,821.

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 $1,359.

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 Burrillville, RI with an average rent of $1,265.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Rhode Island currently stands at $1,952.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Providence, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,900. This represents a difference of -3% 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 $1,959, 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 $1,877. This constitutes a less expensive by -4% when compared to the rent in Rhode Island.
$1,952
Rhode Island
VS
$1,900
-3%
Providence, county
$1,959
Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA, msa
$1,877
-4%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 12 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Rhode Island

Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA$1,959

Counties in Rhode Island

Newport County$3,020
Washington County$2,618
Bristol County$2,025
Providence County$1,900
Kent County$1,821

Zip Codes in Rhode Island

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

02874$6,000
02840$3,628
02882$3,600
02871$3,483
02879$3,321
02806$2,933
02828$2,784
02878$2,521
02842$2,515
02896$2,469

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

02886$1,746
02816$1,668
02838$1,661
02860$1,659
02895$1,610
02905$1,534
02863$1,524
02825$1,500
02857$1,500
02830$1,359

Cities in Rhode Island

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Saunderstown, RI$6,000
Newport, RI$3,628
Narragansett, RI$3,600
Portsmouth, RI$3,483
Wakefield, RI$3,321
Barrington, RI$2,933
Greenville, RI$2,784
Tiverton, RI$2,521
Middletown, RI$2,515
North Smithfield, RI$2,469

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Warwick, RI$1,802
Pawtucket, RI$1,676
Coventry, RI$1,668
Manville, RI$1,661
Woonsocket, RI$1,610
Central Falls, RI$1,524
Foster, RI$1,500
North Scituate, RI$1,500
Harrisville, RI$1,411
Burrillville, RI$1,265

Congressional Districts in Rhode Island

District 01, RI
District 02, RI
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