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 $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,813, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $58 (5.60%) year-over-year from $1,042 to $1,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $208 (14.45%) year-over-year from $1,442 to $1,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $115 (-6.34%) year-over-year from $1,815 to $1,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $338 (15.61%) year-over-year from $2,163 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,125 (34.62%) year-over-year from $3,250 to $4,375. 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 up by 2.33% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.32% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.58% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.77% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 22.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,100	$1,042 (5.60%)	$1,293 (-14.95%)
1 BR	$22.75	$1,650	$1,442 (14.45%)	$1,495 (10.37%)
2 BR	$25.56	$1,700	$1,815 (-6.34%)	$1,883 (-9.73%)
3 BR	$24.34	$2,500	$2,163 (15.61%)	$2,658 (-5.96%)
4+ BR	$19.21	$4,375	$3,250 (34.62%)	$3,767 (16.15%)

Historical Rents in Rhode Island

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Top Cities Near Rhode Island

There are a total of 40 cities nearby Rhode Island. The average rent in Rhode Island is currently $2,622 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Meriden, CT, with an average rent of $1,650, 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 $25,000 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 48.86% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.97% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Rhode Island are about 51.47% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 26.95% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 40 total cities near Rhode Island in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New London, CT	$1,223	$1,573	$1,750	$1,750
New Bedford, MA	N/A	$1,550	$1,650	$1,775
Fall River, MA	$758	$1,475	$1,775	$1,800
Worcester, MA	$1,350	$1,850	$2,000	$2,250
Framingham, MA	$1,600	$1,938	$2,500	$2,450
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,625	$2,200	$2,800	$2,495
Brockton, MA	$1,400	$1,775	$2,425	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,300	$2,600	$2,644
Brookline, MA	$2,475	$3,000	$3,800	$3,895
Newton, MA	$1,800	$2,450	$3,225	$4,198

Top Neighborhoods Near Rhode Island

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near Rhode Island. Some of these neighborhoods include South Quincy, Jeffries Point - Airport, and South Side. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 47 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 $3,500 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Rhode Island's average rent, which is only $1,813. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Rhode Island, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $4,980 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
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,395	$2,644	$2,645
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,995	$2,900
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,825	$2,350	$3,175	$2,945
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,400	$2,925	$3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,150	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,500	$3,200	$3,048
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,850	$2,800	$3,095
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,100	$3,900	$3,200
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,498	$2,900	$3,900	$3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,375	$3,390
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,463	$3,000	$3,600	$3,400
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,450
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,925	$3,000	$3,500
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,330	$2,710	$3,348	$3,500
North End, Boston, MA	$2,363	$3,000	$3,600	$3,600
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,400	$3,050	$3,600
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,350	$2,650	$3,610
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,350	$3,100	$4,200	$3,650
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,900	$3,995	$3,700
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,625	$3,175	$3,850	$3,775
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,500	$3,800
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,390	$3,400	$4,200	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,500	$4,620	$3,800
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,498	$2,450	$3,100	$3,825
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,192	$3,500	$3,900
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,975	$3,000	$3,675	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,355	$3,373	$4,300	$4,300
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,000	$4,000	$4,400
City Point, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,300	$4,300	$4,600
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,250	$3,700	$5,485	$4,980

Top Counties Near Rhode Island

There are a total of 40 counties located by Rhode Island. Some of these counties include New London, CT, New Bedford, MA, and Fall River, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,660. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Meriden, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $50,000, East Hampton, NY is the most expensive county by Rhode Island.

Typically, rent for studios in Rhode Island is 48.86% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Rhode Island is 34.97% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Rhode Island is 55.74% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New London, CT	$1,223	$1,573	$1,750	$1,750
New Bedford, MA	N/A	$1,550	$1,650	$1,775
Fall River, MA	$758	$1,475	$1,775	$1,800
Worcester, MA	$1,350	$1,850	$2,000	$2,250
Framingham, MA	$1,600	$1,938	$2,500	$2,450
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,625	$2,200	$2,800	$2,495
Brockton, MA	$1,400	$1,775	$2,425	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,300	$2,600	$2,644
Natick, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,700	$2,900
Newton, MA	$1,800	$2,450	$3,225	$4,198

Top Zipcodes Near Rhode Island

There are a total of 27 zipcodes in or near Rhode Island. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 06457, Middletown, CT at $1,695 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,300 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,225. That's at least $62 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Rhode Island is $2,548 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,100 per month. Which comes out to $42 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	$2,100	$2,525	$3,013	$3,200
02127, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,050	$4,000	$4,300
02128, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,548	$3,000	$3,000
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,916	$3,973	$3,300
02125, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,200	$3,363
02114, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,350	$4,380	$3,600
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,300	$5,350	$3,475
02118, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,500	$4,323	$3,733
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,000	$3,300
02169, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,644	$2,650

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 $1,813. 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 1 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 $1,630 and an average price per square feet of $22.75. There are a total of 8 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 $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $25.56. There are a total of 13 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, 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 $1,450/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.