Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Blackstone, Providence, RI

Median rent

Median rent in Blackstone

$2,475/mo

increased by39%

vs previous year

The average rent in Blackstone is $2,475 per month as of August 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Blackstone

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Blackstone rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Blackstone, Providence, RI

Average rent prices in Blackstone have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 39% 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 Blackstone, Providence, RI

Rent prices in Blackstone vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Blackstone is $2,425, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Blackstone run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,680

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$2,295

2%

62%

2 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

15%

3 bedroom

$2,975

3%

-

4 bedroom

$4,500

4%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,680

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

62%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Blackstone, 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 Blackstone, Providence, RI compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Blackstone and Charles by all bedroom counts and property types.

Blackstone

Median rent price$2,475
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Blackstone, Providence, RI is 30% higher than the median rent in Charles, Providence, RI.

Discover rentals in Blackstone, Providence, RI

69 Hope Street Street, 1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Blackstone apartment for rent in Providence

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

$1,600

Price drop

Apartment for rent

ALUMNI EAST ASSOCIATES (9) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

ALUMNI EAST ASSOCIATES (9)

9-11 9-11 ALUMNI AVE/331 HOPE ST., Providence, RI 02906

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

4 Poplar St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Blackstone apartment for rent in Providence

MULTI_FAMILY - Providence, RI

4 Poplar St #3, Providence, RI 02906

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

460 Morris Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Blackstone house for rent in Providence

APARTMENT - Providence, RI

460 Morris Ave #2, Providence, RI 02906

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Blackstone, Providence, RI

Quick answers to common questions about the Blackstone rental market.

How much is rent in Blackstone?

The average rent in Blackstone is $2,475 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Blackstone?

Average rent prices in Blackstone have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 39% since last year.

How does Blackstone rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Blackstone is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Blackstone?

To comfortably afford rent in Blackstone, you'd need to earn approximately $99,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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