Average Rent in Newport, RI and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Newport, RI

Average rent prices in Newport have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.


Studio	$1,750	4%	9%
1 bedroom	$2,300	7%	12%
2 bedroom	$3,000	10%	7%
3 bedroom	$3,200	6%	19%
4 bedroom	$4,500	12%	9%


Apartments	$3,000	10%	No Change
Condos	$2,800	10%	No Change
Houses	$3,600	6%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

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

Median rent price$3,200

68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,975

57%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newport, RI is 8% higher than the median rent in Barrington, RI.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$3,000

$2,350

$1,575

$2,000

Discover rentals in Newport, RI

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newport

Residential Lease, Newport, RI

342 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

Studio

1 bath

$600

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newport

Residential Lease, Newport, RI

11 Old Beach Rd #2, Newport, RI 02840

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newport

Residential Lease, Newport, RI

23 Stockholm St #1, Newport, RI 02840

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newport

Residential Lease, Newport, RI

9 Ann St #1, Newport, RI 02840

3 beds

1 bath

$2,250

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newport

Residential Lease, Newport, RI

8 Franklin St #3, Newport, RI 02840

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newport

Residential Lease, Newport, RI

25 Marsh St, Newport, RI 02840

4 beds

2 baths

$2,600

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newport

Residential Lease, Newport, RI

81 Mill St #3, Newport, RI 02840

4 beds

2 baths

$2,600

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newport

81 Mill St ##3, Newport, RI 02840

4 beds

2 baths

$2,600

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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 $3,200 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newport?

Average rent prices in Newport have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Newport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newport is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 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 $128,000/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).