City

Average Rent in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence is a city in Rhode Island. It ranks #18 out of 38 for places to rent. Providence is in
the county of
Providence County and
the metropolitan area of
Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Providence includes 7 zip codes, no sections, 19 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Providence is $2,046 which represents an increase of 1.28% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in Providence to rent places is 02906 with an average rent of $2,373. The least expensive zip code in Providence to rent places is 02905 with an average rent of $1,447.

The most expensive neighborhood in Providence to rent places is College Hill with an average rent of $2,563. The least expensive neighborhood in Providence to rent places is Charles with an average rent of $1,417.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city Providence currently stands at $2,046.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 02908, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,223. This represents a difference of +9% when compared to Providence.
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 -7% 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 -9% when compared to the rent in Providence.
$2,046
Providence
VS
$2,223
+9%
02908, zip
$1,905
-7%
RI, state
$1,859
-9%
USA, us

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

Zip Codes in Providence, RI

02906$2,373
02908$2,223
02907$2,127
02903$1,908
02909$1,875
02904$1,818
02905$1,447

Neighborhoods in Providence, RI