Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
Providence, RI

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Providence, RI is $2,100. This is +11%, or $200, higher than the national average.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,100

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

310

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Providence, RI is $2,100. This is +11%, or $200, higher than the national average.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%
70%
10%
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 3% in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,800 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 $3,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,700

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,100

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,400

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,100

5%

3%

Studio

$1,450

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

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$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,175
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Providence, RI is 3% lower than the median rent in Attleboro, MA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Attleboro

$2,175

increased by2%

Last year

Central Falls

$1,600

increased by20%

Last year

Cranston

$2,000

increased by1%

Last year

Cumberland

$2,037

decreased by10%

Last year

East Providence

$2,250

increased by23%

Last year

Fall River

$1,750

increased by2%

Last year

Lincoln

$1,995

increased by5%

Last year

Mansfield

$2,325

increased by7%

Last year

North Providence

$1,865

Flat

Last year

Pawtucket

$1,750

Flat

Last year

Warwick

$2,249

decreased by2%

Last year

Woonsocket

$1,650

increased by13%

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

2d 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

Carolina Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Washington Park apartment for rent in Providence

$600 - Private Bedroom In Providence

Carolina Ave #2, Providence, RI 02905

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 25

Plainfield St #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hartford condo for rent in Providence

$650 - 1 Private Bedroom In Providence

Plainfield St #0, Providence, RI 02909

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Condo for rent

Available Nov 25

42 Arch Street - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

7.7

Very good

42 Arch Street

42 Arch St, Providence, RI 02907

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

155 Alabama Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

155 Alabama Avenue

155 Alabama Avenue, Providence, RI 02905

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

148 Ohio Avenue #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Washington Park house for rent in Providence

148 Ohio - 3

148 Ohio Avenue #3, Providence, RI 02905

1 bed

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available Nov 25

126 Indiana Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

126 Indiana Avenue

126 Indiana Avenue, Providence, RI 02905

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

443 Hope Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mt. Hope townhouse for rent in Providence

443 Hope - Priva...

443 Hope Street #3, Providence, RI 02906

1 bed

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available Nov 25