Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Providence, RI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Providence rent stands today
Providence, RI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Month over month, rent cooled 2.2%, a slight pullback from the peak of $2,199/month in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Providence runs 8.8% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median. The market offers 422 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Providence rent for $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,495/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Blackstone rents rose 36.9% year over year to $2,600/month, diverging from the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, Manton rents fell 14.6% year over year to $2,050/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Providence
$2,100/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Providence is $2,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Providence
422
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Providence rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Providence, RI
Average rent prices in Providence have decreased by 2% 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
Providence, RI
Rent prices in Providence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Providence is $2,100, whereas a house costs $2,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Providence run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 |  6% |  8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 5% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,150 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 9% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackstone | $2,600 | |
Downtown Providence | $2,199 | |
Elmhurst | $2,347 | |
Federal Hill | $2,000 | |
Fox Point | $2,250 | |
Mt Hope | $2,500 | |
Smith Hill | $1,800 | |
Wanskuck | $2,150 | |
Wayland | $2,397 | |
West End Providence | $2,037 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,100 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,825 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
2%
Federal Hill
Average rent
$2,000
Fox Point
Average rent
$2,250
Blackstone
Average rent
$2,600
Mt Hope
Average rent
$2,500
Wayland
Average rent
$2,397
Smith Hill
Average rent
$1,800
Downtown Providence
Average rent
$2,199
Elmhurst
Average rent
$2,347
Wanskuck
Average rent
$2,150
West End Providence
Average rent
$2,037
Apartments
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,825
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in Providence, RI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Providence and Attleboro by all bedroom counts and property types.
Providence
9%higher than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Providence, RI is equal to the median rent in Attleboro, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,100
3%$1,700
7%$2,095
7%$2,299
1%$2,000
1%$1,700
6%$2,400
3%$2,300
34%$1,954
12%$1,800
8%$2,350
4%$1,650
7%Cost of living in Providence, RI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 10% higher |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 1% higher |
| Housing | 15% higher |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | 29% higher |
Discover rentals in Providence, RI
3d ago
71 America St, Providence, RI 02903
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$600–$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Silver Lake apartment for rent in Providence
38 Judith St #3, Providence, RI 02909
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 10
5d+ ago
Upper South Providence apartment for rent in Providence
394 Blackstone St #1, Providence, RI 02907
4 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
Washington Park condo for rent in Providence
171 New York Ave #2, Providence, RI 02905
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Blackstone house for rent in Providence
14 Maxcy Dr, Providence, RI 02906
3 beds
4.5 baths
$8,500
$8,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Providence condo for rent in Providence
1 W Exchange St #2602, Providence, RI 02903
2 beds
1.5 baths
$6,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Wayland house for rent in Providence
98 Butler Ave, Providence, RI 02906
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
1d ago
293 Governor St, Providence, RI 02906
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,300–$4,300
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
12 Eagle St, Providence, RI 02908
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,070–$3,375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
101 Cedar St, Providence, RI 02903
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,970–$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
524 Charles St, Providence, RI 02904
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,695
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
12 Eagle St, Providence, RI 02908
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,070–$3,375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
101 Cedar St, Providence, RI 02903
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,970–$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
53 Henrietta St #2, Providence, RI 02904
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
$2,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
13h ago
64 Preston St, Providence, RI 02906
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
101 Cedar St, Providence, RI 02903
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,970–$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
53 Henrietta St #2, Providence, RI 02904
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
$2,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
17h ago
94 Oakland Ave, Providence, RI 02908
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
165 Gano St, Providence, RI 02906
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Providence, RI
Quick answers to common questions about the Providence rental market.
How much is rent in Providence?
The average rent in Providence is $2,100 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Providence?
Average rent prices in Providence have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Providence rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Providence is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Providence?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Providence are Smith Hill ($1,800/mo), Federal Hill ($2,000/mo), and West End Providence ($2,037/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Providence?
To comfortably afford rent in Providence, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Providence?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Providence average around $1,780/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,160/month.
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).