Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Providence, RI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Providence rent stands today
Providence, RI rent rose 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,150/month. Renters are paying $135 more per month on average than last year despite a slight month-over-month decline of 1.1%.
Compared to national trends
Providence runs 10.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with 398 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Providence rent for $1,699/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,200/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,210/month. Houses command a median of $2,995/month compared to $2,100/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Reservoir rents fell 34.0% year over year to $1,650/month across 21 rentals, contrasting with the citywide rise of 2.6%. South Elmwood and Blackstone saw gains of 44.0% and 35.0% respectively, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Providence.
Median rent
Median rent in Providence
$2,150/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Providence is $2,150 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Providence
398
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Providence run $1,899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,699 | 3% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 |  1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,210 | 2% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackstone | $2,700 | |
College Hill | $2,350 | |
Downtown Providence | $2,200 | |
Elmhurst | $2,400 | |
Federal Hill | $1,999 | |
Fox Point | $2,300 | |
Mt Hope | $2,325 | |
Valley | $2,335 | |
Wayland | $2,100 | |
West End Providence | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,999 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,995 | 5% | 17% | |
Rooms | $1,050 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,210
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
Federal Hill
Average rent
$1,999
Fox Point
Average rent
$2,300
Wayland
Average rent
$2,100
Blackstone
Average rent
$2,700
Downtown Providence
Average rent
$2,200
Elmhurst
Average rent
$2,400
College Hill
Average rent
$2,350
Mt Hope
Average rent
$2,325
West End Providence
Average rent
$2,100
Valley
Average rent
$2,335
Apartments
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
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
10%higher than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Providence, RI is 10% higher than the median rent in Attleboro, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,950
10%$1,675
7%$2,000
15%$2,185
6%$1,975
8%$1,700
4%$2,200
1%$2,800
23%$1,949
16%$1,750
3%$2,450
21%$1,625
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
23h ago
138 Camden Ave, Providence, RI 02908
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Washington Park condo for rent in Providence
206 California Ave #206C3, Providence, RI 02905
1 bed
1 bath
$899
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
21h ago
14 Trenton St, Providence, RI 02906
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Park condo for rent in Providence
71 Marion Ave N #1A1C, Providence, RI 02905
1 bed
1.5 baths
$900
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$9,872
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Blackstone townhouse for rent in Providence
420 Wayland Ave, Providence, RI 02906
5 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,066
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Wayland house for rent in Providence
98 Butler Ave, Providence, RI 02906
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Cedar St, Providence, RI 02903
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,970–$2,750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
12 Eagle St, Providence, RI 02908
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,070–$3,375
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,637
Apartment for rent
2d ago
34 Knight St, Providence, RI 02909
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$2,400
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
4d ago
Verified
12 Eagle St, Providence, RI 02908
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,070–$3,375
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
387 Angell St, Providence, RI 02906
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7 Pitman St, Providence, RI 02906
4 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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
2d ago
7 Pitman St, Providence, RI 02906
4 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
23h ago
138 Camden Ave, Providence, RI 02908
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
94 Oakland Ave, Providence, RI 02908
4 beds
1 bath
$2,600
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 $2,150 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Providence?
Average rent prices in Providence have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Providence rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Providence is 10% 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 Federal Hill ($1,999/mo), Wayland ($2,100/mo), and West End 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 $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Providence?
Providence's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,100 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across Rhode Island's capital city.
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).