Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Average rent in
Portsmouth, RI

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portsmouth, RI is $3,000. This is +58%, or $1,100, higher than the national average.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,000

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Total rentals

22

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portsmouth, RI is $3,000. This is +58%, or $1,100, higher than the national average.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

61%
17%
4%
17%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Portsmouth, RI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Portsmouth, RI have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Portsmouth, RI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Portsmouth, RI is $2,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, RI costs about $2,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,500. Houses for rent in Portsmouth, RI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$2,800

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,500

3%

119%

4 bedroom

$6,000

29%

68%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

119%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

68%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Portsmouth, 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.

Compare rent prices in Portsmouth, RI to other cities

Median rent prices in Portsmouth, RI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Coventry, RI.

Portsmouth

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,210
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Portsmouth, RI is 36% higher than the median rent in Coventry, RI.

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190 Railroad Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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190 Railroad Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871

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2 baths

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178 Canonchet Dr - Photo 1 of 1

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178 Canonchet Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871

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20 Borden Farm Road - Photo 1 of 1

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20 Borden Farm Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871

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17 Metacomet St - Photo 1 of 1

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17 Metacomet St, Portsmouth, RI 02871

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