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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
South Elmwood, Providence, RI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in South Elmwood
$1,837/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in South Elmwood is $1,837 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $62 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Elmwood
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Elmwood rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Elmwood, Providence, RI
Average rent prices in South Elmwood have increased by 28% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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
South Elmwood, Providence, RI
Rent prices in South Elmwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Elmwood is $1,925, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in South Elmwood run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,937.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,375 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,448 |  11% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Elmwood | $2,000 | |
Lower South Providence | $2,000 | |
Manton | $1,882 | |
Reservoir | $2,157 | |
Washington Park | $1,675 | |
West End Providence | $2,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,925 | No Change | 44% | |
Condos | $2,800 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,050 | No Change | - | |
Rooms | $1,025 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,375
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,448
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Elmwood
Average rent
$2,000
Lower South Providence
Average rent
$2,000
Manton
Average rent
$1,882
Reservoir
Average rent
$2,157
Washington Park
Average rent
$1,675
West End Providence
Average rent
$2,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,925
Last year
44%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Rooms
Average rent
$1,025
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Elmwood, 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 South Elmwood, Providence, RI compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Elmwood and Elmwood by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Elmwood
3%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Elmwood, Providence, RI is 8% lower than the median rent in Elmwood, Providence, RI.
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Discover rentals in South Elmwood, Providence, RI
6h ago
1178 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
579 Park Ave, Providence, RI 02910
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
South Elmwood apartment for rent in Providence
22 Carlisle St #1FL, Providence, RI 02907
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
South Elmwood apartment for rent in Providence
22 Carlisle St #1FL, Providence, RI 02907
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
579 Park Ave, Providence, RI 02910
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
579 Park Ave, Providence, RI 02910
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
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.Apartment for rent
6h ago
1178 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
South Elmwood apartment for rent in Providence
22 Carlisle St #1FL, Providence, RI 02907
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
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Frequently asked questions for South Elmwood, Providence, RI
Quick answers to common questions about the South Elmwood rental market.
How much is rent in South Elmwood?
The average rent in South Elmwood is $1,837 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Elmwood?
Average rent prices in South Elmwood have increased by 28% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does South Elmwood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Elmwood is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $62 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Elmwood?
To comfortably afford rent in South Elmwood, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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).