Last updated on May 19, 2026

Average rent in
Jamestown, RI

Median rent

Median rent in Jamestown

$4,000/mo

decreased by42%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jamestown is $4,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 105% above the national average rent, or $2,051 more per month.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jamestown

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jamestown rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Jamestown, RI

Average rent prices in Jamestown have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 42% 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 Jamestown, RI

Rent prices in Jamestown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jamestown is $2,625, whereas a house costs $4,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Jamestown run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,200

4%

-

2 bedroom

$2,975

41%

53%

3 bedroom

$4,000

12%

34%

4 bedroom

$6,000

No Change

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

41%

Last year

53%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last year

38%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, RI compare to other cities?

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

Jamestown

Median rent price$4,000
increased by105%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jamestown, RI is 90% higher than the median rent in Bristol, RI.

Discover rentals in Jamestown, RI

79 Green Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jamestown

SINGLE_FAMILY - Cape Cod - Jamestown, RI

79 Green Ln, Jamestown, RI 02835

4 beds

2 baths

$3,000

House for rent

400 Schooner Ave - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

House for rent in Jamestown

SINGLE_FAMILY - Cottage - Jamestown, RI

400 Schooner Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835

3 beds

1 bath

$4,000

$3,900

Price drop

House for rent

28 Newport St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jamestown

SINGLE_FAMILY - Victorian - Jamestown, RI

28 Newport St, Jamestown, RI 02835

4 beds

3.5 baths

$4,000

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Jamestown, RI

Quick answers to common questions about the Jamestown rental market.

How much is rent in Jamestown?

The average rent in Jamestown is $4,000 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jamestown?

Average rent prices in Jamestown have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 42% since last year.

How does Jamestown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jamestown is 105% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,051 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jamestown?

To comfortably afford rent in Jamestown, you'd need to earn approximately $160,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Jamestown?

Jamestown rentals rarely include utilities as part of the monthly rent. Less than 1% of total listings include utilities, with minimal representation across all bedroom types from studios through three-bedroom apartments.

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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