Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Providence, RI

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Providence, RI is $2,099. This is +8%, or $154, higher than the national average.

$2.30

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,099

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

344

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Providence, RI is $2,099. This is +8%, or $154, higher than the national average.

$2.30

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%
71%
10%
2%
0%
$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 3% 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 $2,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Providence, RI costs about $1,700 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,100. Houses for rent in Providence, RI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,925.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,650

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,100

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,400

7%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,097

4%

6%

Studio

$1,447

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,447

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,097

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

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$2,099
increased by8%

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 equal to the median rent in Attleboro, MA.

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Average rent in
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Attleboro

$2,100

increased by12%

Last year

Central Falls

$1,550

increased by5%

Last year

Cranston

$2,000

decreased by1%

Last year

Cumberland

$2,237

decreased by1%

Last year

East Providence

$1,900

increased by1%

Last year

Fall River

$1,799

increased by8%

Last year

Lincoln

$2,200

increased by15%

Last year

Mansfield

$2,590

increased by18%

Last year

North Providence

$1,850

increased by1%

Last year

Pawtucket

$1,697

decreased by7%

Last year

Warwick

$2,025

decreased by6%

Last year

Woonsocket

$1,500

increased by4%

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

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

71 America Street

71 America St, Providence, RI 02903

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$1,700

Apartment for rent

118 Donelson St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wanskuck apartment for rent in Providence

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 17

964 Atwells Ave ##3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mount Pleasant apartment for rent in Providence

Apartment for rent

155 Alabama Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

155 Alabama Avenue

155 Alabama Ave, Providence, RI 02905

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

14 Trenton Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

14 Trenton Street

14 Trenton St, Providence, RI 02906

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

171 Prospect St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mt. Hope apartment for rent in Providence

171 Prospect St #1, Providence, RI 02906

4 beds

2 baths

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 15

36 Grape St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

36 Grape St

36 Grape St, Providence, RI 02908

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

887 Branch Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wanskuck apartment for rent in Providence

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent