Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Smith Hill, Providence, RI

Median rent

Median rent in Smith Hill

$1,800/mo

Flat

vs previous year

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

$2.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smith Hill

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Smith Hill rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Smith Hill run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,970.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$1,800

3%

80%

2 bedroom

$2,000

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,900

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$3,075

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

80%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,075

Last year

2%

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$2,862
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smith Hill, Providence, RI is 37% lower than the median rent in College Hill, Providence, RI.

Discover rentals in Smith Hill, Providence, RI

362 Douglas Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Smith Hill apartment for rent in Providence

3RD floor apartment on Douglas Avenue! (3 BED, 1 BATH)

362 Douglas Ave #3, Providence, RI 02908

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Price dropped $400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
70 Goddard St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Smith Hill apartment for rent in Providence

70 Goddard Street - 1

70 Goddard St #1, Providence, RI 02908

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
71 Felix Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Smith Hill apartment for rent in Providence

3 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smith Hill?

Average rent prices in Smith Hill have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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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