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North Kingstown

·9th most expensive in Rhode Island·Rental market data updated monthly for North Kingstown, RI
Median rent (all units)
$2,383/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$451
Reported rents
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North Kingstown · $2,383
More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
40% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,383/mo, rent takes about 40% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$95,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using North Kingstown's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,490
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,690/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,383 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

Annual cost
$28,596/yr
At $2,383/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in North Kingstown is $2,383/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,290/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,690/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,380/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,040/mo.

At 40% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), North Kingstown ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in North Kingstown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (about $46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,383/mo in North Kingstown.

Is rent going up or down in North Kingstown?

Rent in North Kingstown has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does North Kingstown rent compare to other cities in Rhode Island?

North Kingstown is in the middle among Rhode Island cities for rent, ranking #9 of 24 tracked cities at $2,383/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than North Kingstown?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than North Kingstown ($2,383/mo) include West Warwick ($1,909/mo), Warwick ($2,235/mo), and East Greenwich ($2,369/mo).
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,383/mo, rent takes ~40% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

North Kingstown 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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