2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in East Providence, RI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in East Providence, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $1,908 and +5% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in East Providence
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in East Providence
Compare East Providence's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Falls | $1,530 |
| 2 | Cumberland | $1,530 |
| 3 | Pawtucket | $1,530 |
| 4 | Woonsocket | $1,530 |
| 5 | Warren | $1,550 |
| 6 | Johnston | $1,590 |
| 7 | West Warwick | $1,600 |
| 8 | Westerly | $1,630 |
| 9 | Coventry | $1,660 |
| 10 | Cranston | $1,725 |
| 11 | East Providence (this page) | $1,735 |
| 12 | Bristol | $1,750 |
| 13 | Providence | $1,757 |
| 14 | North Providence | $1,760 |
| 15 | South Kingstown | $1,800 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Smithfield | $2,420 |
| 2 | Portsmouth | $2,410 |
| 3 | Jamestown | $2,350 |
| 4 | Newport | $2,210 |
| 5 | Narragansett | $2,120 |
| 6 | Middletown | $2,100 |
| 7 | East Greenwich | $2,020 |
| 8 | Warwick | $1,810 |
| 9 | South Kingstown | $1,800 |
| 10 | North Providence | $1,760 |
| 11 | Providence | $1,757 |
| 12 | Bristol | $1,750 |
| 13 | East Providence (this page) | $1,735 |
| 14 | Cranston | $1,725 |
| 15 | Coventry | $1,660 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than East Providence.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs East Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | 4.7 mi | $1,757 | +$22 (+1%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 5.6 mi | $1,530 | $-205 (-12%) |
| Cranston, RI | 6.4 mi | $1,725 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 7 mi | $1,530 | $-205 (-12%) |
| Warwick, RI | 7.4 mi | $1,810 | +$75 (+4%) |
| North Providence, RI | 8.8 mi | $1,760 | +$25 (+1%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 10.5 mi | $1,800 | +$65 (+4%) |
| Johnston, RI | 11.3 mi | $1,590 | $-145 (-8%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 12.5 mi | $2,550 | +$815 (+47%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 12.9 mi | $1,530 | $-205 (-12%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 13.5 mi | $1,600 | $-135 (-8%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 13.5 mi | $2,020 | +$285 (+16%) |
2-Bedroom rent in East Providence — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in East Providence?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in East Providence, Rhode Island is $1,735 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $1,908.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in East Providence?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,400 ($5,783/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.37/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Providence expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
East Providence's 2-bedroom median of $1,735 is +5% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 54th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Providence rank for 2-bedroom rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with 2-bedroom data, East Providence ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near East Providence?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Pawtucket ($1,530), Cranston ($1,725), Central Falls ($1,530).