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Rental Market Trends in Johnston, RI

What is the average rent in Johnston, RI?

$1,874/month

Average Rent

775 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Johnston, RI is $1,874 per month. This is 15% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Johnston one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Johnston, you can expect to pay about $1,805 per month for a studio, $1,874 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,255 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,835 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,805/month
700 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,874/month
775 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,255/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,835/month
1,564 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,730/month
1,296 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,933/month
678 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,563/month
931 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Johnston, RI?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $17 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
Legend
2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Johnston, RI
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Johnston, RI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Johnston, RI?

Because the average rent in Johnston is $1,874, you’ll want to make about $6,246 per month or $74,952 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Johnston, RI

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Shorewood Apartments

Shorewood Apartments

1776 Bicentennial Way,
North Providence, RI 02911

$1,670 - $2,140

1-2 Beds

ReNew North Providence

ReNew North Providence

630 Smithfield Rd,
North Providence, RI 02904

$1,909 - $3,909

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ReNew Western Cranston

ReNew Western Cranston

100 Elena St,
Cranston, RI 02920

$1,809 - $4,489

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Lofts at Pocasset Mill

75 Pocasset St,
Johnston, RI 02919

$1,805 - $2,725

Studio - 2 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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