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ZIP 02818

Pop. 19,786·Kent County·6th most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$2,742/mo
Year-over-Year
+25.8%
Month-over-Month
+14.7%
vs US Median
+$777
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ZIP 02818 · $2,742
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,650
2 BR
$2,030
3 BR
$2,450
4 BR+
$2,910
Research median
$2,030/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,904/yr
At $2,742/mo median
Location
StateRI
CountyKent County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 25.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+25.8% YoY, +14.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02818 (East Greenwich, RI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 65.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,786
Median income
$139,217
Median age
45.7
Renters
21.3%
Age distribution
21.1%
14.5%
26.4%
16.3%
21.7%
Under 1821.1%
18–3414.5%
35–5426.4%
55–6416.3%
65+21.7%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Black1.3%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian7.2%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
14.3%
17.8%
65.1%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma14.3%
Some college17.8%
Bachelor's+65.1%
Housing tenure
78.7%
21.3%
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02818 in East Greenwich, RI has changed in 5 years

Income
$109,796 → $139,217
up 26.8%
Population
19,814 → 19,786
down 0.1%
Renter share
27% → 21.3%
-5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
60.4% → 65.1%
+4.7 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 02818 in East Greenwich, RI now reports about $139,217, up from $109,796 in 2021. The renter share has eased from 27% to 21.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 60.4% to 65.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02818 covers East Greenwich, RI. The median rent here is $2,742/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($139,217/yr), ZIP 02818 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 25.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02818?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02818 (East Greenwich, RI) is $2,742. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02818 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02818's median rent of $2,742/mo is $777 (40%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02818 compare to other ZIPs in Rhode Island?

ZIP 02818 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Rhode Island, ranking #6 out of 34 ZIPs tracked at $2,742/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02818?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,742/mo in ZIP 02818. The local median household income is $139,217/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02818?

Rent in ZIP 02818 has increased 25.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02818 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02818 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,742/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($139,217/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02818 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02818 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.3% of ZIP 02818 households are renters, while 78.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02818 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02818 compare to the rest of East Greenwich?

ZIP 02818 is more affordable than East Greenwich overall. At $2,742/mo, it's $116 below the East Greenwich citywide median of $2,858/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02818 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02818 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,742/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 02818's median household income ($139,217/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02818 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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