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West Warwick

·22nd most expensive in Rhode Island·West Warwick rents are up 9.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,824/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$138
Falling (Monthly)
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West Warwick · $1,824
More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
50/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where West Warwick's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,824/mo
Expected by trend
$1,820/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where West Warwick's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,340
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,600/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,824 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 →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,888/yr
At $1,824/mo median
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Rents are climbing (9.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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2023 vs 2026

How West Warwick, RI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,509 → $1,824
up 20.9%

Compared with 2023, rent in West Warwick, RI has increased by $315 per month, settling near $1,824 after starting the period at $1,509. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the West Warwick, RI market of 2023.

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West Warwick rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in West Warwick. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in West Warwick is $1,824/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,220/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,600/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,310/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,930/mo.

At 30% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), West Warwick ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is West Warwick an affordable city for renters?

West Warwick is considered moderate for renters. At $1,824/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. West Warwick slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in West Warwick?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,824/mo in West Warwick.

Is rent going up or down in West Warwick?

Rent in West Warwick has increased 9.6% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does West Warwick rent compare to other cities in Rhode Island?

West Warwick is one of the more affordable cities in Rhode Island for rent, ranking #22 out of 24 tracked cities at $1,824/mo.

How does West Warwick rent compare to the national average?

West Warwick's median rent of $1,824/mo is $138 (7%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Rhode Island, it ranks #22 out of 24 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,824/mo, rent takes ~30% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.75–5.99%
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