Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
Providence, RI

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Providence, RI is $2,150. This is +13%, or $250, higher than the national average.

$2.36

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,150

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

373

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Providence, RI is $2,150. This is +13%, or $250, higher than the national average.

$2.36

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
71%
11%
4%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$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

62%
38%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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
Providence, RI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Providence, RI have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Providence, RI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Providence, RI is $2,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Providence, RI costs about $1,900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,000. Houses for rent in Providence, RI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,850

18%

21%

2 bedroom

$2,100

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$3,250

19%

18%

Studio

$1,597

4%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Providence, 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 Providence, RI to other cities

Median rent prices in Providence, RI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Attleboro, MA.

Providence

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,924
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Providence, RI is 12% higher than the median rent in Attleboro, MA.

More data insights and reports

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Average rent in
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Attleboro

$1,924

decreased by6%

Last year

Central Falls

$1,410

increased by6%

Last year

Cranston

$2,200

increased by4%

Last year

Cumberland

$2,087

Flat

Last year

East Providence

$1,787

decreased by13%

Last year

Fall River

$1,775

decreased by1%

Last year

Lincoln

$1,900

decreased by16%

Last year

Mansfield

$2,350

decreased by9%

Last year

North Providence

$1,850

decreased by2%

Last year

Pawtucket

$1,800

increased by1%

Last year

Warwick

$2,400

increased by1%

Last year

Woonsocket

$1,650

increased by7%

Last year

Cost of living in
Providence, RI

The overall cost of living in Providence, RI is 12% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

14% higher

Groceries

2% higher

Health

4% higher

Housing

13% higher

Transportation

3% lower

Utilities

40% higher

Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Providence, RI

71 America Street - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.7

Very good

71 America Street

71 America St, Providence, RI 02903

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$1,700

Apartment for rent

483 Dexter St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West End Providence house for rent in Providence

House for rent

Available Jan 5

206 California Ave #204C1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Washington Park condo for rent in Providence

FURNISHED ROOM located within steps to Campus / Close to Hospitals

206 California Ave #204C1, Providence, RI 02905

1 bed

1 bath

$899

Condo for rent

Available Jan 17

23 Vaughan St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Charles condo for rent in Providence

Room for Rent - $900/month

23 Vaughan St #1, Providence, RI 02904

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Condo for rent

Available Jan 15

64 Furnace St, Apartment 3B - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.4

Very good

64 Furnace St, Apartment 3B

64 Furnace St, Providence, RI 02903

3 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

552-554 Union Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

552-554 Union Avenue

552 Union Ave, Providence, RI 02909

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

72-74 Academy Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

72-74 Academy Avenue

72 Academy Ave, Providence, RI 02908

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

70 Goddard St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Smith Hill apartment for rent in Providence

70 Goddard Street - 1

70 Goddard St #1, Providence, RI 02908

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 14