Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Bristol, RI

Median rent

Median rent in Bristol

$2,300/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bristol is $2,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$2.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bristol

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bristol rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bristol, RI

Average rent prices in Bristol have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bristol, RI

Rent prices in Bristol vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bristol is $2,275, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Bristol run $1,930 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$3,435

-

87%

1 bedroom

$1,875

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$3,100

14%

15%

4 bedroom

$4,280

3%

53%

Studio

Average rent

$3,435

Last year

87%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,280

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

53%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bristol, RI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bristol, RI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bristol and Barrington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bristol

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bristol, RI is 8% lower than the median rent in Barrington, RI.

Discover rentals in Bristol, RI

33 Saint Elizabeth St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bristol

Residential Lease, Bristol, RI

33 Saint Elizabeth St, Bristol, RI 02809

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
350 Metacom Ave ##2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bristol

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
313 State Street Street, 2 ##2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Bristol

3 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
60 Washington St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bristol

3 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Bristol, RI

Quick answers to common questions about the Bristol rental market.

How much is rent in Bristol?

The average rent in Bristol is $2,300 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bristol?

Average rent prices in Bristol have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Bristol rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bristol is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bristol?

To comfortably afford rent in Bristol, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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