Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Coventry, RI?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 32.2% of gross income.
Coventry rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Rhode Island state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Rhode Island cities have lower median rent than Coventry, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Coventry, RI →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Coventry, RI?
Median rent in Coventry is $2,779 a month. A typical physical therapist in Rhode Island earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 32.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Coventry?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Rhode Island (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Coventry's current median rent is $2,779/mo, which is $187/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Coventry?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Rhode Island works roughly 55.7 hours a month to cover Coventry's median rent of $2,779.
Where is rent cheaper than Coventry for a physical therapist?
Nearby Rhode Island cities with lower median rent include South Kingstown ($2,762/mo), South Kingstown ($2,744/mo), South Kingstown ($2,713/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.