Most expensive cities for renters in Rhode Island
Cities in Rhode Island ranked by highest median rent. Cities with 15,000+ residents. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Newport ranks first, with a median rent of $3,022/mo.
- Across all 9 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,027/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Median rent from RentDataNow's monthly city data (Zillow's rent index where Zillow covers the city). Rank a year ago compares the same cities' rent 12 months earlier. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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9 cities
| Rank | City | Median rent | 1-yr change | 5-yr change | Rent/income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | NewportRI | $3,022/mo | +10.3% | +53.6% | 42.0% | same |
| 02 | WarwickRI | $2,235/mo | +6.7% | +37.5% | 30.2% | same |
| 03 | ProvidenceRI | $2,190/mo | +5.4% | +34.8% | 38.6% | same |
| 04 | CranstonRI | $2,092/mo | +2.6% | +41.3% | 27.8% | same |
| 05 | WesterlyRI | $2,027/mo | +4.0% | -- | 25.5% | same |
| 06 | East ProvidenceRI | $1,998/mo | +4.8% | -- | 31.6% | same |
| 07 | PawtucketRI | $1,866/mo | +4.8% | +41.0% | 32.8% | same |
| 08 | WoonsocketRI | $1,577/mo | +2.8% | +44.1% | 31.0% | same |
| 09 | Central FallsRI | $1,547/mo | +6.5% | -- | 37.7% | same |