Best rental value cities in Rhode Island
Cities in Rhode Island renting furthest below their own 10-year trend, ranked by Rent Reality Score. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Cranston ranks first, with a Rent Reality Score of 65.
- Across all 8 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,092/mo.
Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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8 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | CranstonRI | 65 | $2,092/mo | -7.3% | +2.6% |
| 02 | WoonsocketRI | 64 | $1,577/mo | -7.1% | +2.8% |
| 03 | PawtucketRI | 63 | $1,866/mo | -6.5% | +4.8% |
| 04 | ProvidenceRI | 57 | $2,190/mo | -3.5% | +5.4% |
| 05 | NewportRI | 56 | $3,022/mo | -2.9% | +10.3% |
| 06 | WesterlyRI | 56 | $2,027/mo | -3.2% | +4.0% |
| 07 | East ProvidenceRI | 55 | $1,998/mo | -2.3% | +4.8% |
| 08 | WarwickRI | 53 | $2,235/mo | -1.6% | +6.7% |