Best rent-to-income cities in Rhode Island
Cities in Rhode Island ranked by lowest rent as a percentage of median household income. Cities with 15,000+ residents.
Key findings
- Westerly ranks first, with rent at 25.5% of median household income.
- Across all 9 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,027/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Twelve months of median rent as a share of Census median household income (5-year estimates). Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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9 cities
| Rank | City | Rent/income | Median rent | Income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | WesterlyRI | 25.5% | $2,027/mo | $95,207 | same |
| 02 | CranstonRI | 27.8% | $2,092/mo | $90,206 | same |
| 03 | WarwickRI | 30.2% | $2,235/mo | $88,708 | same |
| 04 | WoonsocketRI | 31.0% | $1,577/mo | $61,059 | ↑1 from #5 |
| 05 | East ProvidenceRI | 31.6% | $1,998/mo | $75,912 | ↓1 from #4 |
| 06 | PawtucketRI | 32.8% | $1,866/mo | $68,310 | same |
| 07 | Central FallsRI | 37.7% | $1,547/mo | $49,285 | same |
| 08 | ProvidenceRI | 38.6% | $2,190/mo | $68,119 | same |
| 09 | NewportRI | 42.0% | $3,022/mo | $86,313 | same |