Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
College Hill, Providence, RI

Median rent

Median rent in College Hill

$2,347/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in College Hill is $2,347 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $422 more per month.

$3.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in College Hill

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of College Hill rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in College Hill, Providence, RI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in College Hill, Providence, RI

Average rent prices in College Hill have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 College Hill, Providence, RI

Rent prices in College Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in College Hill is $2,295, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in College Hill run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,799.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

4%

97%

1 bedroom

$2,272

14%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,224

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,297

4%

22%

4 bedroom

$2,950

No Change

49%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

97%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,272

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,224

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,297

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

49%

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

Compare median rent prices in College Hill and Downtown Providence by all bedroom counts and property types.

College Hill

Median rent price$2,347
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in College Hill, Providence, RI is 2% higher than the median rent in Downtown Providence, Providence, RI.

Discover rentals in College Hill, Providence, RI

2 East - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.2

Very good

2 East

2 East St, Providence, RI 02906

1 bed

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

4 East - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

4 East

4 East St, Providence, RI 02906

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$3,300

Apartment for rent

110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1h ago

8.8

Very good

110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes

110 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,445–$1,475

Apartment for rent

11 Cady St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

College Hill apartment for rent in Providence

2 Bedroom Apartment in the heart of College Hill

11 Cady St, Providence, RI 02903

2 beds

1 bath

$2,799

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for College Hill, Providence, RI

Quick answers to common questions about the College Hill rental market.

How much is rent in College Hill?

The average rent in College Hill is $2,347 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in College Hill?

Average rent prices in College Hill have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does College Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in College Hill is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $422 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in College Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in College Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/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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