1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Portsmouth, RI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, Rhode Island as of August 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $3,104 and +32% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Portsmouth
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Portsmouth
Compare Portsmouth's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Falls | $1,260 |
| 2 | Cumberland | $1,260 |
| 3 | Pawtucket | $1,260 |
| 4 | Woonsocket | $1,260 |
| 5 | Warren | $1,270 |
| 6 | Johnston | $1,300 |
| 7 | West Warwick | $1,310 |
| 8 | Westerly | $1,340 |
| 9 | Coventry | $1,360 |
| 10 | North Kingstown | $1,380 |
| 11 | Cranston | $1,410 |
| 12 | East Providence | $1,420 |
| 13 | Bristol | $1,430 |
| 14 | North Providence | $1,440 |
| 15 | Providence | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Smithfield | $1,980 |
| 2 | Portsmouth (this page) | $1,840 |
| 3 | Narragansett | $1,730 |
| 4 | Newport | $1,680 |
| 5 | East Greenwich | $1,650 |
| 6 | Middletown | $1,600 |
| 7 | South Kingstown | $1,490 |
| 8 | Warwick | $1,475 |
| 9 | Providence | $1,440 |
| 10 | North Providence | $1,440 |
| 11 | Bristol | $1,430 |
| 12 | East Providence | $1,420 |
| 13 | Cranston | $1,410 |
| 14 | North Kingstown | $1,380 |
| 15 | Coventry | $1,360 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Portsmouth.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown, RI | 4.9 mi | $1,600 | $-240 (-13%) |
| Newport, RI | 8.6 mi | $1,680 | $-160 (-9%) |
| Warwick, RI | 13.3 mi | $1,475 | $-365 (-20%) |
| North Kingstown, RI | 13.7 mi | $1,380 | $-460 (-25%) |
| East Providence, RI | 15.8 mi | $1,420 | $-420 (-23%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 16 mi | $1,650 | $-190 (-10%) |
| Cranston, RI | 18.2 mi | $1,410 | $-430 (-23%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 18.9 mi | $1,310 | $-530 (-29%) |
| Providence, RI | 19.6 mi | $1,440 | $-400 (-22%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 21.2 mi | $1,260 | $-580 (-32%) |
| New Bedford, MA | 22.6 mi | $1,120 | $-720 (-39%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 22.8 mi | $1,260 | $-580 (-32%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Portsmouth — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is $1,840 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $3,104.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Portsmouth?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,600 ($6,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Portsmouth expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Portsmouth's 1-bedroom median of $1,840 is +32% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 76th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Portsmouth rank for 1-bedroom rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with 1-bedroom data, Portsmouth ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Portsmouth?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Middletown ($1,600), Newport ($1,680), Warwick ($1,475).