City

Average Rent in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence is a city in Rhode Island. It ranks #17 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, 20 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Providence is $2,018 which represents a decrease of -1.76% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in Providence to rent places is 02906 with an average rent of $2,262. The least expensive zip code in Providence to rent places is 02905 with an average rent of $1,493.

The most expensive neighborhood in Providence to rent places is College Hill with an average rent of $2,661. The least expensive neighborhood in Providence to rent places is Lower South Providence with an average rent of $1,450.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city Providence currently stands at $2,018.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 02906, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,262. This represents a difference of +12% when compared to Providence.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Rhode Island, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,938, showing a less expensive of -4% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,870. This constitutes a less expensive by -7% when compared to the rent in Providence.
$2,018
Providence
VS
$2,262
+12%
02906, zip
$1,938
-4%
RI, state
$1,870
-7%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 28 2026

Zip Codes in Providence, RI

02906$2,262
02908$2,188
02907$2,052
02903$1,920
02909$1,887
02904$1,821
02905$1,493

Neighborhoods in Providence, RI

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places