2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Portsmouth, RI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $3,378 and +46% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 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 | $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 (this page) | $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 | $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 Portsmouth.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown, RI | 4.9 mi | $2,100 | $-310 (-13%) |
| Newport, RI | 8.6 mi | $2,210 | $-200 (-8%) |
| Jamestown, RI | 9.7 mi | $2,350 | $-60 (-2%) |
| Warwick, RI | 13.3 mi | $1,810 | $-600 (-25%) |
| East Providence, RI | 15.8 mi | $1,735 | $-675 (-28%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 16 mi | $2,020 | $-390 (-16%) |
| Cranston, RI | 18.2 mi | $1,725 | $-685 (-28%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 18.9 mi | $1,600 | $-810 (-34%) |
| Providence, RI | 19.6 mi | $1,757 | $-653 (-27%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 21.2 mi | $1,530 | $-880 (-37%) |
| New Bedford, MA | 22.6 mi | $1,380 | $-1,030 (-43%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 22.8 mi | $1,530 | $-880 (-37%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Portsmouth — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is $2,410 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $3,378.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Portsmouth?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $96,400 ($8,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Portsmouth expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Portsmouth's 2-bedroom median of $2,410 is +46% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 83th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Portsmouth rank for 2-bedroom rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with 2-bedroom data, Portsmouth ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Portsmouth?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Middletown ($2,100), Newport ($2,210), Jamestown ($2,350).