Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Smithfield, RI

Median rent

Median rent in Smithfield

$1,865/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smithfield is $1,865 per month as of October 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $35 less per month.

$2.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smithfield

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Smithfield rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Smithfield, RI

Average rent prices in Smithfield have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Smithfield, RI

Rent prices in Smithfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Smithfield is $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Smithfield run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,817

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,725

8%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,000

8%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,650

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$3,400

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,817

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

The table above reflects average rent prices in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, RI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Smithfield and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Smithfield

Median rent price$1,865
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smithfield, RI is 13% lower than the median rent in Auburn, MA.

Discover rentals in Smithfield, RI

274 Waterman Ave ##1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Smithfield

3 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.
253 Waterman Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Smithfield

3 beds

1 bath

$2,475

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1 Friendship Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smithfield

Residential Lease, Smithfield, RI

1 Friendship Ln, Smithfield, RI 02917

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

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 Smithfield, RI

Quick answers to common questions about the Smithfield rental market.

How much is rent in Smithfield?

The average rent in Smithfield is $1,865 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smithfield?

Average rent prices in Smithfield have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Smithfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Smithfield is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $35 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Smithfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Smithfield, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/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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