Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Smithfield, RI

Median rent

Median rent in Smithfield

$2,100/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smithfield is $2,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$2.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smithfield

7

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Smithfield rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Smithfield, RI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Smithfield, RI

Average rent prices in Smithfield have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,957, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Smithfield run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,745

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,775

16%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,200

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,595

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$3,047

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,745

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,047

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$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,917
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smithfield, RI is 10% higher than the median rent in Auburn, MA.

Discover rentals in Smithfield, RI

379-385 Douglas Pike - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.3

Very good

379-385 Douglas Pike

379 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,500–$1,850

19 Whipple Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Smithfield

Residential Lease, Smithfield, RI

19 Whipple Ave, Smithfield, RI 02917

4 beds

1 bath

$2,195

258 Douglas Pike #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Smithfield

Furnished 2 BR Near Bryant University- Utilities Included

258 Douglas Pike #1stFL, Smithfield, RI 02917

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

253 Waterman Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Smithfield

3 beds

1 bath

$2,475

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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 $2,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smithfield?

Average rent prices in Smithfield have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Smithfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Smithfield is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Smithfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Smithfield, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/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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