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Average Rent in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a state in United States. It ranks #18 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 $1,938 which represents an increase of 4.14% 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 $1,943. 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 $1,943.

The most expensive county in Rhode Island to rent places is Newport County with an average rent of $2,925. The least expensive county in Rhode Island to rent places is Kent County with an average rent of $1,793.

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 $1,361.

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 $1,306.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Rhode Island currently stands at $1,938.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Providence, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,891. This represents a difference of -2% 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 $1,943, 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 $1,870. This constitutes a less expensive by -3% when compared to the rent in Rhode Island.
$1,938
Rhode Island
VS
$1,891
-2%
Providence, county
$1,943
Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA, msa
$1,870
-3%
USA, us

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

Metropolitan Areas in Rhode Island

Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA MSA$1,943

Counties in Rhode Island

Newport County$2,925
Washington County$2,529
Bristol County$2,029
Providence County$1,891
Kent County$1,793

Zip Codes in Rhode Island

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

02874$6,000
02840$3,612
02879$3,500
02871$3,320
02882$3,250
02806$2,983
02828$2,877
02896$2,600
02878$2,566
02842$2,434

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

02816$1,742
02838$1,715
02886$1,710
02860$1,671
02895$1,588
02863$1,542
02825$1,500
02857$1,500
02905$1,493
02830$1,361

Cities in Rhode Island

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Saunderstown, RI$6,000
Newport, RI$3,612
Wakefield, RI$3,500
Portsmouth, RI$3,320
Narragansett, RI$3,250
Barrington, RI$2,983
Greenville, RI$2,877
North Smithfield, RI$2,600
Tiverton, RI$2,566
Middletown, RI$2,434

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Warwick, RI$1,760
Coventry, RI$1,742
Manville, RI$1,715
Pawtucket, RI$1,689
Woonsocket, RI$1,588
Central Falls, RI$1,542
Foster, RI$1,500
North Scituate, RI$1,500
Harrisville, RI$1,393
Burrillville, RI$1,306

Congressional Districts in Rhode Island

District 01, RI
District 02, RI
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