Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of Rhode Island, RI

Median rent

Median rent in Wakefield

$2,550/mo

increased by70%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wakefield is $2,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$2.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wakefield

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wakefield rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University of Rhode Island, RI

Average rent prices in Wakefield have increased by 70% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in University of Rhode Island, RI

Rent prices in Wakefield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wakefield is $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,940. 1-bedroom apartments in Wakefield run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,500

-

13%

2 bedroom

$1,950

-

6%

3 bedroom

$3,000

-

-

4 bedroom

$4,000

-

660%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

660%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Rhode Island, 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.

Discover rentals in University of Rhode Island, RI

316 WESTDALE - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

316 WESTDALE

316 Westdale Ave, Kingston, RI 02881

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$900

Apartment for rent

76 Durham Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

76 Durham Street

76 Durkin Dr, Narragansett, RI 02882

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

294 CONACHER - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

294 CONACHER

294 Conacher Drive, Kingston, RI 02881

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,500–$1,600

Apartment for rent

19 Castle Rock Dr ##D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Frequently asked questions for University of Rhode Island, RI

Quick answers to common questions about the Wakefield rental market.

How much is rent in Wakefield?

The average rent in Wakefield is $2,550 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wakefield?

Average rent prices in Wakefield have increased by 70% since last year.

How does Wakefield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wakefield is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wakefield?

To comfortably afford rent in Wakefield, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/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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