Average Rent in Rhode Island

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Current Versus Historical Rhode Island Rents

Rhode Island rentals average $1,100 for a studio rental to $3,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,700, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $50 (4.76%) year-over-year from $1,050 to $1,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $35 (2.39%) year-over-year from $1,465 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $388 (-17.32%) year-over-year from $2,238 to $1,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $356 (16.24%) year-over-year from $2,192 to $2,548. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (5.26%) year-over-year from $2,850 to $3,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 2.22% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.17% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.36% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.42% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.77% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,100	$1,050 (4.76%)	$1,366 (-19.45%)
1 BR	$27.43	$1,500	$1,465 (2.39%)	$1,513 (-0.83%)
2 BR	$24.32	$1,850	$2,238 (-17.32%)	$1,967 (-5.93%)
3 BR	$24.00	$2,548	$2,192 (16.24%)	$2,633 (-3.23%)
4+ BR	$27.69	$3,000	$2,850 (5.26%)	$3,600 (-16.67%)

Historical Rents in Rhode Island

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Top Cities Near Rhode Island

There are a total of 39 cities nearby Rhode Island. The average rent in Rhode Island is currently $2,650 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that New Britain, CT, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Rhode Island is Westhampton Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $26,000 per month.

Let's compare Rhode Island's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Rhode Island is 54.55% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.25% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Rhode Island are about 50.59% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 56.10% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 39 total cities near Rhode Island in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fall River, MA	N/A	$1,450	$1,700	$1,838
New Bedford, MA	$850	$1,375	$1,700	$1,900
Worcester, MA	$1,750	$1,675	$1,999	$2,100
Taunton, MA	$1,525	$1,675	$1,900	$2,175
Framingham, MA	$1,598	$1,875	$2,463	$2,198
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,813	$2,250	$2,600	$2,400
Brockton, MA	$1,400	$1,695	$2,200	$2,600
Quincy, MA	$1,900	$2,288	$2,650	$2,650
Brookline, MA	$2,348	$2,800	$3,800	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,325	$3,000	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Rhode Island

There are a total of 34 neighborhoods in or near Rhode Island. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, South Quincy, and Maplewood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 34 total neighborhoods in or near Rhode Island in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Rhode Island is currently around $3,200 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Rhode Island's average rent, which is only $1,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Rhode Island, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,963 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Rhode Island. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,400	$2,575
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,318	$2,650	$2,635
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,550	$2,650
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,150	$2,700	$2,700
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,700	$2,700
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,500	$2,800	$2,850
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,673	$3,700	$2,860
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,363	$3,150	$2,900
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$4,150	$2,950
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,550	$3,250	$3,000
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$2,900	$3,000
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,600	$2,900	$3,050
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,388	$2,850	$3,100
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,100	$3,100
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,250	$3,100	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,615	$3,250	$3,200
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,819	$3,545	$3,300
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,700	$3,550	$3,300
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,225	$2,650	$3,400	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,323	$4,875	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,600	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,938	$3,550
North End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,600	$3,550
West End, Boston, MA	$2,897	$3,495	$4,688	$3,560
South End, Boston, MA	$2,250	$3,405	$4,200	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,310	$3,475	$3,980	$3,825
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,800	$4,000	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,963	$3,840	$4,750	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,875	$5,500	$4,963

Top Counties Near Rhode Island

There are a total of 41 counties located by Rhode Island. Some of these counties include Fall River, MA, New Bedford, MA, and Worcester, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,650. That's roughly around $31 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is New Britain, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $45,000, East Hampton, NY is the most expensive county by Rhode Island.

Typically, rent for studios in Rhode Island is 54.55% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Rhode Island is 31.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Rhode Island is 50.59% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fall River, MA	N/A	$1,450	$1,700	$1,838
New Bedford, MA	$850	$1,375	$1,700	$1,900
Worcester, MA	$1,750	$1,675	$1,999	$2,100
Taunton, MA	$1,525	$1,675	$1,900	$2,175
Framingham, MA	$1,598	$1,875	$2,463	$2,198
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,813	$2,250	$2,600	$2,400
Groton, CT	$1,300	$1,800	$2,363	$2,500
Brockton, MA	$1,400	$1,695	$2,200	$2,600
Plymouth, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,600	$2,650
Natick, MA	$2,875	$2,100	$2,725	$2,850

Top Zipcodes Near Rhode Island

There are a total of 32 zipcodes in or near Rhode Island. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,975.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,825. That's at least $50 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Rhode Island is $2,394 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 per month. Which comes out to $35 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Rhode Island. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,388	$2,800	$2,950
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,725	$3,990	$3,875
02128, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,000
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,750	$3,800	$2,900
02125, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,500	$3,183	$3,200
02116, Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,375	$5,500	$3,600
02114, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,343	$4,500	$3,546
02118, Boston, MA	$1,400	$3,358	$4,000	$3,600
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,400	$2,900	$3,200
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,250	$3,250

Frequently Asked Questions - Rhode Island Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Rhode Island?

The average monthly rental price for Rhode Island apartments for rent is approximately $1,700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Rhode Island rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Rhode Island.

How much is a studio apartment in Rhode Island?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,100. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Rhode Island.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Rhode Island?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $27.43. There are a total of 13 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rhode Island.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Rhode Island?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,727 and an average price per square feet of $24.32. There are a total of 26 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rhode Island.

How have rent prices in Rhode Island changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Rhode Island can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Rhode Island?

A reasonable rent price in Rhode Island is around $1,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.