Average Rent in Providence, RI and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Providence, RI

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Providence, RI is $2,097. This is +6% higher than the national average.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,097

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

301

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Providence, RI is $2,097. This is +6% higher than the national average.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%

72%

$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 comparables in
Providence, RI
The monthly rent for an apartment in Providence, RI is $2,035. A 1-bedroom apartment in Providence, RI costs about $1,800 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 $2,825.


1 bedroom	$1,750	5%	No Change
2 bedroom	$2,100	No Change	3%
3 bedroom	$2,400	3%	2%
4 bedroom	$3,100	5%	4%
Studio	$1,450	No Change	1%

		Comparables
Downtown Providence	$1,999
Elmhurst	$2,400
Federal Hill	$1,995
Fox Point	$2,300
Mt Hope	$1,995
Upper South Providence	$1,800
Valley	$2,260
Wanskuck	$2,000
Wayland	$1,885
West End Providence	$2,100


Apartments	$2,035	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,997	No Change	No Change
Houses	$2,825	3%	No Change
Rooms	$1,000	1%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

Last year

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$2,097

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Providence, RI is 10% higher than the median rent in Attleboro, MA.

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Attleboro

$1,900

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Central Falls

$1,445

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Cranston

$2,000

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Cumberland

$2,212

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East Providence

$1,925

12%

Last year

Fall River

$1,797

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Lincoln

$2,200

24%

Last year

Mansfield

$2,300

11%

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North Providence

$1,876

Last year

Pawtucket

$1,700

Last year

Warwick

$2,475

Last year

Woonsocket

$1,500

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.