Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Smith Hill, Providence, RI

Median rent

Median rent in Smith Hill

$1,800/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smith Hill is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$2.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smith Hill

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Smith Hill rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Smith Hill, Providence, RI

Average rent prices in Smith Hill have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Smith Hill, Providence, RI

Rent prices in Smith Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Smith Hill is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Smith Hill run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

3%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,700

4%

39%

2 bedroom

$2,050

2%

22%

3 bedroom

$2,035

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

39%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,035

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

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

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

Smith Hill

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smith Hill, Providence, RI is 22% lower than the median rent in College Hill, Providence, RI.

Discover rentals in Smith Hill, Providence, RI

4 Osborn Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

4 Osborn Street

4 Osborn St, Providence, RI 02908

3 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

21 Goddard St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Smith Hill apartment for rent in Providence

21 Goddard Street - 2

21 Goddard St #2, Providence, RI 02908

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

365 Orms St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Smith Hill apartment for rent in Providence

365 Orms Street - 3

365 Orms St #3, Providence, RI 02908

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

4 Mansfield St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Smith Hill condo for rent in Providence

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Smith Hill, Providence, RI

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

How much is rent in Smith Hill?

The average rent in Smith Hill is $1,800 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smith Hill?

Average rent prices in Smith Hill have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Smith Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Smith Hill is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Smith Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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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