Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Providence, RI

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Providence, RI is $2,150. This is +10%, or $201, higher than the national average.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,150

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

402

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Providence, RI is $2,150. This is +10%, or $201, higher than the national average.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

13%
73%
12%
2%
1%
$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 2% 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 $1,850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,200. Houses for rent in Providence, RI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,999.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$2,200

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,400

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,280

5%

17%

Studio

$1,550

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,280

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

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 by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Providence, RI is 2% higher than the median rent in Attleboro, MA.

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Attleboro

$2,100

increased by12%

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$1,672

increased by3%

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Cranston

$1,900

increased by4%

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Cumberland

$1,974

decreased by7%

Last year

East Providence

$1,862

increased by1%

Last year

Fall River

$1,750

decreased by4%

Last year

Lincoln

$1,995

increased by17%

Last year

Mansfield

$2,420

increased by8%

Last year

North Providence

$1,900

increased by17%

Last year

Pawtucket

$1,795

Flat

Last year

Warwick

$2,000

decreased by9%

Last year

Woonsocket

$1,597

increased by5%

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 Belmont

Discover rentals in Providence, RI

71 America Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

42 Arch Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

42 Arch Street

42 Arch St, Providence, RI 02907

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

119 Bowdoin St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Olneyville apartment for rent in Providence

SINGLE_FAMILY - Providence, RI

119 Bowdoin St #2, Providence, RI 02909

3 beds

2 baths

$833

Apartment for rent

138 Camden Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

138 Camden Avenue

138 Camden Ave, Providence, RI 02908

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

14 Trenton Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

14 Trenton Street

14 Trenton St, Providence, RI 02906

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

142-144 George M Cohan Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

142-144 George M Cohan Blvd

142 George M Cohan Blvd, Providence, RI 02903

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

29 Windmill St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Charles house for rent in Providence

Room for rent - 900

29 Windmill St #NA, Providence, RI 02904

1 bed

2 baths

$900

House for rent

Available May 1

0 Potters Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower South Providence apartment for rent in Providence

Brand new unit! Room for rent! Private rooms!!

0 Potters Ave #1, Providence, RI 02905

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 15