Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Providence, RI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 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. Renters are paying $32 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent unchanged recently.
Compared to national trends
Providence runs 10.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with 438 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Providence rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,100/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,100/month. Houses rent higher at $2,575/month compared to apartments at $2,000/month, consistent with the inventory composition.
Neighborhood spotlight
Mt Hope rents rose 29.1% year over year to $2,575/month, and Wayland increased 27.3% to $2,400/month. These gains contrast with citywide flat rents and show localized strength in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Providence
$2,100/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Providence is $2,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Providence
438
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Providence rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Providence, RI
Average rent prices in Providence have remained the same 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Providence run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | 2% |  5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,100 | 6% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackstone | $2,299 | |
College Hill | $2,400 | |
Downtown Providence | $2,100 | |
Elmhurst | $2,500 | |
Federal Hill | $2,000 | |
Fox Point | $2,275 | |
Mt Hope | $2,575 | |
Olneyville | $2,150 | |
Smith Hill | $1,850 | |
Wanskuck | $2,135 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,575 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
Federal Hill
Average rent
$2,000
Fox Point
Average rent
$2,275
Smith Hill
Average rent
$1,850
Elmhurst
Average rent
$2,500
Blackstone
Average rent
$2,299
Olneyville
Average rent
$2,150
Downtown Providence
Average rent
$2,100
College Hill
Average rent
$2,400
Wanskuck
Average rent
$2,135
Mt Hope
Average rent
$2,575
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
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
11%higher than the national median
11%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
4%$1,625
3%$2,000
10%$2,212
$2,100
10%$1,700
5%$2,250
3%$2,360
4%$1,944
5%$1,762
2%$2,250
7%$1,700
10%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
29m ago
71 America St, Providence, RI 02903
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$600–$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West End Providence house for rent in Providence
483 Dexter St, Providence, RI 02907
1 bed
1 bath
$600
House for rent
Available Jan 5
5d+ ago
Mount Pleasant apartment for rent in Providence
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Park apartment for rent in Providence
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
$800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Blackstone house for rent in Providence
14 Maxcy Dr, Providence, RI 02906
3 beds
4.5 baths
$8,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Blackstone house for rent in Providence
310 Elmgrove Ave, Providence, RI 02906
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
$6,500
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
College Hill apartment for rent in Providence
193 Hope St #3, Providence, RI 02906
3 beds
3 baths
$5,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
College Hill apartment for rent in Providence
3 beds
3 baths
$5,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12 Eagle St, Providence, RI 02908
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,070–$3,405
Apartment for rent
2d 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
110 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,445–$1,475
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Cedar St, Providence, RI 02903
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,970–$2,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12 Eagle St, Providence, RI 02908
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,070–$3,405
Apartment for rent
4d ago
579 Park Ave, Providence, RI 02910
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
4d ago
63 Preston St, Providence, RI 02906
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Cedar St, Providence, RI 02903
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,970–$2,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
110 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,445–$1,475
Apartment for rent
4d ago
57 Governor St, Providence, RI 02906
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,090
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
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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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Providence?
Average rent prices in Providence have remained the same 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 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Providence?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Providence are Smith Hill ($1,850/mo), Federal Hill ($2,000/mo), and Downtown Providence ($2,100/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?
November and December offer the best rental deals in Providence, with November seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month. September has the highest rents, creating about a 6% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.
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).