Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Rhode Island, RI

Median rent

Median rent in Wakefield

$2,700/mo

increased by80%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wakefield is $2,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$2.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wakefield

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wakefield rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 80% 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Wakefield run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,650

-

17%

2 bedroom

$2,300

-

45%

3 bedroom

$3,100

-

-

4 bedroom

$4,900

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

45%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

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

76 Durham Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

76 Durham Street

76 Durkin Dr, Narragansett, RI 02882

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

294 CONACHER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

294 CONACHER

294 Conacher Drive, Kingston, RI 02881

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,500–$1,600

23 Theresa Crescent - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

23 Theresa Crescent

23 Therese St, Narragansett, RI 02882

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

555 Division Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

555 Division Street

555 Division Street, Kingston, RI 02881

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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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 $2,700 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wakefield?

Average rent prices in Wakefield have increased by 80% since last year.

How does Wakefield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wakefield is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $108,000/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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