1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Providence, RI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Providence, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $2,293 and +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in 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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Providence
Compare Providence'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 | Cranston | $1,410 |
| 11 | East Providence | $1,420 |
| 12 | Bristol | $1,430 |
| 13 | North Providence | $1,440 |
| 14 | Providence (this page) | $1,440 |
| 15 | Warwick | $1,475 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Smithfield | $1,980 |
| 2 | Jamestown | $1,920 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | $1,840 |
| 4 | Narragansett | $1,730 |
| 5 | Newport | $1,680 |
| 6 | East Greenwich | $1,650 |
| 7 | Middletown | $1,600 |
| 8 | South Kingstown | $1,490 |
| 9 | Warwick | $1,475 |
| 10 | Providence (this page) | $1,440 |
| 11 | North Providence | $1,440 |
| 12 | Bristol | $1,430 |
| 13 | East Providence | $1,420 |
| 14 | Cranston | $1,410 |
| 15 | Coventry | $1,360 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Providence.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston, RI | 4.1 mi | $1,410 | $-30 (-2%) |
| North Providence, RI | 4.2 mi | $1,440 | — |
| East Providence, RI | 4.7 mi | $1,420 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 5 mi | $1,260 | $-180 (-12%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 5 mi | $1,260 | $-180 (-12%) |
| Johnston, RI | 6.8 mi | $1,300 | $-140 (-10%) |
| Warwick, RI | 8.3 mi | $1,475 | +$35 (+2%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 9.9 mi | $1,260 | $-180 (-12%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 11.5 mi | $1,470 | +$30 (+2%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 11.9 mi | $2,140 | +$700 (+49%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 12 mi | $1,310 | $-130 (-9%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 13.2 mi | $1,650 | +$210 (+15%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Providence — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Providence?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Providence, Rhode Island is $1,440 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $2,293.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Providence?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,600 ($4,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Providence expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Providence's 1-bedroom median of $1,440 is +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Providence rank for 1-bedroom rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with 1-bedroom data, Providence ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Providence?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Cranston ($1,410), East Providence ($1,420), Pawtucket ($1,260).