Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Newport, RI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Newport, RI rents slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $3,500/month, down $55 from last year. Month over month, rents cooled 2.8%, continuing a recent downward trend.
Compared to national trends
Newport rents run roughly 1.8× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a smaller total rental inventory of 217 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Newport sit around $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,400/month, 2-bedrooms at $3,000/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $5,000/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect by bedroom size.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Newport saw rents fall 37.5% year over year, a notable decline compared to the citywide modest 1.4% decrease. This divergence shows softness in larger unit rentals despite overall market stability.
Median rent
Median rent in Newport
$3,500/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Newport is $3,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,575 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newport
217
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newport rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Newport, RI
Average rent prices in Newport have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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
Newport, RI
Rent prices in Newport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newport is $3,300, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,500 | 46% |  25% | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 | 7% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 14% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 6% | 6% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Newport, RI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,300 | 17% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
46%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Newport, RI.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
17%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
15%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Newport, 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 Newport, RI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Newport and Barrington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Newport
82%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newport, RI is 37% higher than the median rent in Barrington, RI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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13%$2,300
2%$1,650
11%$1,725
11%Discover rentals in Newport, RI
15h ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
616 Thames St #1, Newport, RI 02840
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newport
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
5 Warner St #2, Newport, RI 02840
4 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
10 Clarke St, Newport, RI 02840
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
140 Connection St, Newport, RI 02840
5 beds
3.5 baths
$40,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
190 Coggeshall Ave, Newport, RI 02840
5 beds
4.5 baths
$40,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
209 Coggeshall Ave, Newport, RI 02840
4 beds
3.5 baths
$30,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
215 Coggeshall Ave, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
3.5 baths
$30,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
62 Roseneath Ave #NA, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
House for rent
Available Nov 5
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Newport
13 Tilley Ave, Newport, RI 02840
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
House for rent in Newport
41 Dudley Ave, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Newport
30 Kay St #5, Newport, RI 02840
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
13 Lucas Ave, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
49 Connection St, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Newport
19 Stockholm St, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
11h ago
Townhouse for rent in Newport
2 beds
1 bath
$3,300
House for rent
15h ago
House for rent in Newport
21 Clinton Ave, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$2,900
Price drop
House for rent
15h ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
616 Thames St #1, Newport, RI 02840
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Newport, RI
Quick answers to common questions about the Newport rental market.
How much is rent in Newport?
The average rent in Newport is $3,500 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newport?
Average rent prices in Newport have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Newport rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newport is 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,575 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Newport?
To comfortably afford rent in Newport, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Newport?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Newport average around $2,330/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,950/month. One-bedrooms remained relatively stable year over year, while two-bedrooms saw a slight decline of 1.2%.
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).