Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Westerly, RI

Median rent

Median rent in Westerly

$2,000/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westerly is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westerly

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westerly 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

Rent trends in Westerly, RI

Average rent prices in Westerly have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 Westerly, RI

Rent prices in Westerly vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westerly is $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Westerly run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$350

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,500

7%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,200

5%

65%

3 bedroom

$2,200

6%

29%

4 bedroom

$5,525

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$350

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

65%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Westerly and Griswold by all bedroom counts and property types.

Westerly

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,662
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westerly, RI is 20% higher than the median rent in Griswold, CT.

Discover rentals in Westerly, RI

53 High St Ste 8 #Ste 8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Westerly

Studio

0 baths

$350

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.
53 High St Ste 9 #Ste 9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Westerly

Studio

0 baths

$350

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.
15 Brandywine Dr #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Westerly

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,800

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.
33 Railroad Ave ##2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Westerly

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Price dropped $100Fees 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 Westerly, RI

Quick answers to common questions about the Westerly rental market.

How much is rent in Westerly?

The average rent in Westerly is $2,000 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westerly?

Average rent prices in Westerly have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Westerly rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westerly is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westerly?

To comfortably afford rent in Westerly, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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