Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Woonsocket, RI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Woonsocket rent stands today

    Woonsocket, RI rent rose 6.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month. Renters are paying $90 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month after a recent peak in March 2026.

  • Woonsocket is 18.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those seeking value in the Northeast region.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Woonsocket run around $1,610/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,350/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,545/month. The market is weighted toward apartments, which make up 84.2% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Woonsocket climbed 46.4% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase of 6.3%. This segment's growth marks a distinct trend within the broader rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Woonsocket

$1,595/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Woonsocket is $1,595 per month as of May 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $355 less per month.

$2.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Woonsocket

80

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Woonsocket rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Woonsocket, RI

Average rent prices in Woonsocket have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Woonsocket, RI

Rent prices in Woonsocket vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Woonsocket is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Woonsocket run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,610

14%

20%

1 bedroom

$1,350

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,635

5%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,850

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,545

No Change

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,610

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,635

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,545

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

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

Compare median rent prices in Woonsocket and Attleboro by all bedroom counts and property types.

Woonsocket

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Woonsocket, RI is 24% lower than the median rent in Attleboro, MA.

Discover rentals in Woonsocket, RI

21 7th Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

Apartment for rent in Woonsocket

21 7th Ave #2, Woonsocket, RI 02895

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

365 East School Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

365 East School Street

365 E School St, Woonsocket, RI 02895

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

534 Elm Street / 12 Chalapa Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

534 Elm Street / 12 Chalapa Avenue

534 534 Elm Street / 12 Chalapa Avenue, Woonsocket, RI 02895

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Price drop

Apartment for rent

51 Wood Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.4

Very good

51 Wood Avenue

51 Wood Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Woonsocket, RI

Quick answers to common questions about the Woonsocket rental market.

How much is rent in Woonsocket?

The average rent in Woonsocket is $1,595 per month as of May 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Woonsocket?

Average rent prices in Woonsocket have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Woonsocket rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Woonsocket is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $355 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Woonsocket?

To comfortably afford rent in Woonsocket, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Woonsocket?

Woonsocket's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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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