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Average Rent in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a state in United States. It ranks #17 out of 52 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, 50 zip codes, and 39 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Rhode Island is $1,884 which represents an increase of 1.87% 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 $1,887. 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 $1,887.

The most expensive county in Rhode Island to rent places is Newport County with an average rent of $2,536. The least expensive county in Rhode Island to rent places is Kent County with an average rent of $1,801.

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 $1,342.

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 $1,342.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Rhode Island currently stands at $1,884.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Providence, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,857. This represents a difference of -1% 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 $1,887, 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 $1,845. This constitutes a less expensive by -2% when compared to the rent in Rhode Island.
$1,884
Rhode Island
VS
$1,857
-1%
Providence, county
$1,887
Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA, msa
$1,845
-2%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 19 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Rhode Island

Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA$1,887

Counties in Rhode Island

Newport County$2,536
Washington County$2,479
Bristol County$2,005
Providence County$1,857
Kent County$1,801

Zip Codes in Rhode Island

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

02874$6,000
02806$3,200
02882$3,105
02840$2,959
02896$2,958
02871$2,833
02878$2,831
02852$2,814
02921$2,700
02858$2,650

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

02838$1,730
02860$1,698
02865$1,680
02886$1,644
02888$1,559
02857$1,500
02863$1,487
02895$1,481
02905$1,442
02830$1,342

Cities in Rhode Island

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Saunderstown, RI$6,000
Barrington, RI$3,200
Narragansett, RI$3,105
Newport, RI$2,959
North Smithfield, RI$2,958
Portsmouth, RI$2,833
Tiverton, RI$2,831
North Kingstown, RI$2,814
Oakland, RI$2,650
Riverside, RI$2,647

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

North Providence, RI$1,748
East Providence, RI$1,747
Manville, RI$1,730
Pawtucket, RI$1,705
Warwick, RI$1,696
Lincoln, RI$1,680
North Scituate, RI$1,500
Central Falls, RI$1,487
Woonsocket, RI$1,481
Burrillville, RI$1,342

Congressional Districts in Rhode Island

District 01, RI
District 02, RI
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