Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Newport, RI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Newport, RI rent slipped 7.5% year over year, with a current median of $3,700/month. Renters today are paying $1,035 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $4,500 in May 2025.
Vs. national rents
Newport runs roughly 1.9× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the more expensive rental markets in the country despite a recent cooldown.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for about $4,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,400/month, and 2-bedrooms near $3,200/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching a median of $9,250/month. The 4+ bedroom segment also saw a notable year-over-year decline of 22.9%, diverging from the overall market trend.
Price ranges
Houses command a median of $4,500/month compared to $3,000/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers within Newport's rental market. This property-type spread offers options for renters across different budgets.
Median rent
Median rent in Newport
$3,700/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Newport is $3,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 90% above the national average rent, or $1,750 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newport
177
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 4% 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
Newport, RI
Rent prices in Newport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newport is $3,000, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,200 |  126% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,875 | 5% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $9,250 | 10% | 12% |
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 | $3,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
126%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,875
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,250
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
12%
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
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
6%
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
90%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newport, RI is 51% higher than the median rent in Barrington, RI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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16%$2,350
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13%$1,500
23%$2,650
51%$3,500
1%$2,450
8%$1,700
9%$2,000
19%Discover rentals in Newport, RI
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Newport
46 William St #2, Newport, RI 02840
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Condo 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
8 Green Pl #1, Newport, RI 02840
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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
1 Harbor View Dr, Newport, RI 02840
4 beds
5 baths
$58,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
140 Connection St, Newport, RI 02840
5 beds
3.5 baths
$50,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
215 Coggeshall Ave, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
3.5 baths
$40,000
$30,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
68 Roseneath Ave, Newport, RI 02840
4 beds
2.5 baths
$25,000
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Newport
16 Robinson St #NA, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
1.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
House for rent in Newport
4 Kay Ter, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Newport
11 Sunshine Ct, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,850
House for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Newport
49 Merton Rd #2, Newport, RI 02840
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
58 2nd St, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
House for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
13 Atlantic St, Newport, RI 02840
2 beds
1 bath
$8,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Newport
89 Harrison Ave #7, Newport, RI 02840
2 beds
2 baths
$10,000
Condo for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Newport
16 Robinson St #NA, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
1.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
House for rent in Newport
98 Kay St #4, Newport, RI 02840
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
House 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 $3,700 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newport?
Average rent prices in Newport have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Newport rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newport is 90% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,750 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 $148,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Newport?
Newport's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,000 per month. One-bedroom rents increased 13.1% year over year, while two-bedroom prices remained relatively stable.
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).