Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Newport, RI
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Newport, RI rent rose 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $3,300/month. Renters today are paying $100 more per month on average than last year, continuing a moderate upward trend since the recent trough in late 2025.
Vs. national rents
Newport rents run roughly 1.7× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the more expensive markets for renters. The city offers 239 total rentals, a relatively small inventory for a high-cost market.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Newport rent at $3,300/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,375/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,800/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,475/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,500/month. This range reflects the diverse bedroom options available to renters.
Price ranges
Apartments make up 48.2% of total rentals with a median rent of $3,000/month, while houses account for 40.8% with a median rent of $3,950/month. Condos represent 11.0% of inventory, showing the varied property types in Newport, RI.
Median rent
Median rent in Newport
$3,300/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Newport is $3,300 per month as of November 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newport
239
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newport rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Newport, RI
Average rent prices in Newport have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport run $2,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,300 | 111% | 65% | |
1 bedroom | $2,375 | No Change | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 |  7% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,475 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 4% | 18% |
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 | No Change | 15% | |
Condos | $2,950 | No Change | 9% | |
Houses | $3,950 | 5% | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
111%
Last year
65%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,375
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,475
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
18%
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 year
15%
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
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
74%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newport, RI is 32% higher than the median rent in Barrington, RI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,500
20%$2,300
4%$2,132
3%$1,500
32%$3,400
21%$2,975
1%$1,600
6%$3,200
14%$2,600
$2,262
4%$1,700
15%$1,850
8%Discover rentals in Newport, RI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
11 Old Beach Rd #2, Newport, RI 02840
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
142 Van Zandt Ave #401, Newport, RI 02840
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
142 Van Zandt Ave #403, Newport, RI 02840
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
111 Ocean Ave, Newport, RI 02840
4 beds
4 baths
$100,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
15 High St, Newport, RI 02840
4 beds
5.5 baths
$55,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
190 Coggeshall Ave, Newport, RI 02840
5 beds
4.5 baths
$40,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
209 Coggeshall Ave, Newport, RI 02840
4 beds
3.5 baths
$37,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
92 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
3 baths
$3,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Newport
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
1h ago
32 Dearborn St, Newport, RI 02840
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$3,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Newport
22 Bateman Ave, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
11 Ann St, Newport, RI 02840
4 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newport
94 Eustis Ave, Newport, RI 02840
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
15h ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Newport
4 beds
2 baths
$5,500
Price dropped $26,500Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Newport
14 Barney St, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
92 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 02840
3 beds
3 baths
$3,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $3,300 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newport?
Average rent prices in Newport have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Newport rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newport is 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,400 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 $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Newport?
October offers the best rental deals in Newport, with rents running about 40% lower than the peak season in May. This pronounced seasonal swing creates significant savings opportunities for flexible renters.
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).