4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Portsmouth, RI
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, Rhode Island as of August 2026. That's +18% higher than the citywide median of $3,104 and +45% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Falls | $2,290 |
| 2 | Cumberland | $2,290 |
| 3 | Pawtucket | $2,290 |
| 4 | Warren | $2,290 |
| 5 | Woonsocket | $2,290 |
| 6 | Johnston | $2,320 |
| 7 | West Warwick | $2,340 |
| 8 | Coventry | $2,430 |
| 9 | North Kingstown | $2,490 |
| 10 | Westerly | $2,510 |
| 11 | Cranston | $2,525 |
| 12 | East Providence | $2,535 |
| 13 | Bristol | $2,560 |
| 14 | North Providence | $2,570 |
| 15 | Providence | $2,584 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth (this page) | $3,650 |
| 2 | North Smithfield | $3,540 |
| 3 | Newport | $3,340 |
| 4 | Middletown | $3,240 |
| 5 | Narragansett | $3,100 |
| 6 | East Greenwich | $2,950 |
| 7 | South Kingstown | $2,700 |
| 8 | Warwick | $2,645 |
| 9 | Providence | $2,584 |
| 10 | North Providence | $2,570 |
| 11 | Bristol | $2,560 |
| 12 | East Providence | $2,535 |
| 13 | Cranston | $2,525 |
| 14 | Westerly | $2,510 |
| 15 | North Kingstown | $2,490 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Portsmouth.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown, RI | 4.9 mi | $3,240 | $-410 (-11%) |
| Newport, RI | 8.6 mi | $3,340 | $-310 (-8%) |
| Warwick, RI | 13.3 mi | $2,645 | $-1,005 (-28%) |
| North Kingstown, RI | 13.7 mi | $2,490 | $-1,160 (-32%) |
| East Providence, RI | 15.8 mi | $2,535 | $-1,115 (-31%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 16 mi | $2,950 | $-700 (-19%) |
| Cranston, RI | 18.2 mi | $2,525 | $-1,125 (-31%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 18.9 mi | $2,340 | $-1,310 (-36%) |
| Providence, RI | 19.6 mi | $2,584 | $-1,066 (-29%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 21.2 mi | $2,290 | $-1,360 (-37%) |
| New Bedford, MA | 22.6 mi | $1,990 | $-1,660 (-45%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 22.8 mi | $2,290 | $-1,360 (-37%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Portsmouth — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Portsmouth?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is $3,650 per month. This is +18% higher than the citywide median of $3,104.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Portsmouth?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $146,000 ($12,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $70.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Portsmouth expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Portsmouth's 4+ bedroom median of $3,650 is +45% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Portsmouth rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with 4+ bedroom data, Portsmouth ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Portsmouth?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Middletown ($3,240), Newport ($3,340), Warwick ($2,645).