ZIP Code · RI

ZIP 02818

Part of East Greenwich, RI

Pop. 19,786·Kent County·10th most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island

Median rent (all units)

$2,342/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

+$410

Reported rents

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ZIP 02818 · $2,342

More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Rhode Island

Rent in ZIP 02818 changed +5.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 25 Rhode Island ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($139,217) is $3,480 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,910).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 02893, 3 miles away, rents for 19% less ($1,902/mo), about $5,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 02818. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$28,104/yr

At $2,342/mo median

Location

CityEast Greenwich

StateRI

CountyKent County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +1.3% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 02818 covers East Greenwich, RI. The median rent here is $2,342/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($139,217/yr), ZIP 02818 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $94,000/year (about $45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,342/mo in ZIP 02818. The local median household income is $139,217/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02818?

Rent in ZIP 02818 has risen 5.7% over the past year.

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

ZIP 02818 is one of the pricier among Rhode Island ZIP codes for rent, ranking #10 of 32 at $2,342/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 02818 changed +5.7%, against a typical +4.8% across the 25 Rhode Island ZIP codes Zillow tracks.