Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
College Hill, Providence, RI

Median rent

Median rent in College Hill

$2,892/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in College Hill is $2,892 per month as of September 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $992 more per month.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in College Hill

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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

Rent trends in College Hill, Providence, RI

Average rent prices in College Hill have increased by 30% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $2,985, whereas a house costs $2,297. 1-bedroom apartments in College Hill run $2,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

8%

6%

1 bedroom

$2,012

6%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,550

8%

38%

3 bedroom

$2,125

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,972

2%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,012

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

38%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,972

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

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$2,892
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,050
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in College Hill, Providence, RI is 41% higher than the median rent in Downtown Providence, Providence, RI.

Discover rentals in College Hill, Providence, RI

2 East - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.5

Very good

2 East

2 East St, Providence, RI 02906

1 bed

1 bath

$925–$1,100

331 Hope St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

College Hill house for rent in Providence

Residential Lease, Providence, RI

331 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

126 Waterman St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

College Hill apartment for rent in Providence

126 Waterman St #9, Providence, RI 02906

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

100 Bowen St #4W - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

College Hill apartment for rent in Providence

Residential Lease, Providence, RI

100 Bowen St #4W, Providence, RI 02906

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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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 $2,892 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in College Hill?

Average rent prices in College Hill have increased by 30% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does College Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in College Hill is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $992 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 $116,000/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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