Biggest seasonal rent swings in Rhode Island
How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Rhode Island cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.
Key findings
- Newport ranks first, with a swing of 12.0% between October and May.
- Across all 6 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,190/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordableMost expensiveRent fallingRent risingBest rent/incomeMost rent-burdenedRecord-high rentSeasonal swingsRent vs. income
6 cities
| Rank | City | Yearly swing | Cheapest month | Priciest month | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | NewportRI | 12.0% | October | May | $3,022/mo |
| 02 | WarwickRI | 4.0% | February | July | $2,235/mo |
| 03 | CranstonRI | 3.4% | January | September | $2,092/mo |
| 04 | PawtucketRI | 2.5% | February | June | $1,866/mo |
| 05 | WoonsocketRI | 2.2% | February | June | $1,577/mo |
| 06 | ProvidenceRI | 1.4% | December | May | $2,190/mo |