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Rental Market Trends in Providence, RI

What is the average rent in Providence, RI?

$2,075/month

Average Rent

712 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Providence, RI is $2,075 per month. This is 27% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Providence one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Providence, you can expect to pay about $1,760 per month for a studio, $2,075 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,599 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,978 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,760/month
623 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,075/month
712 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,599/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,978/month
1,170 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,107/month
231 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,983/month
864 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,997/month
1,702 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,799/month
1,448 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,976/month
232 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,527/month
383 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,557/month
194 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,435/month
1,107 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Providence, RI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $34 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Providence, RI
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Providence, RI
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
19% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
51% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Providence?

Based on current rent prices, West End Providence, Federal Hill and Mt Hope are the most affordable neighborhoods in Providence.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End Providence
$1,878/month
746 Sq Ft
Federal Hill
$1,889/month
679 Sq Ft
Mt Hope
$2,004/month
585 Sq Ft
Fox Point
$2,234/month
750 Sq Ft
Broadway Historic District
$2,284/month
691 Sq Ft
Smith Hill
$2,343/month
729 Sq Ft
Smith Hill Historic District
$2,353/month
726 Sq Ft
Upper South Providence
$2,382/month
661 Sq Ft
Olneyville
$2,466/month
774 Sq Ft
Cathedral Square
$2,482/month
692 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Providence?

Based on current rent prices, College Hill, Downtown Providence and East Side are the most expensive neighborhoods in Providence.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
College Hill
$3,120/month
703 Sq Ft
Downtown Providence
$2,893/month
694 Sq Ft
East Side
$2,709/month
713 Sq Ft
Downcity District
$2,517/month
669 Sq Ft
Downcity
$2,503/month
684 Sq Ft
Cathedral Square
$2,482/month
692 Sq Ft
Olneyville
$2,466/month
774 Sq Ft
Upper South Providence
$2,382/month
661 Sq Ft
Smith Hill Historic District
$2,353/month
726 Sq Ft
Smith Hill
$2,343/month
729 Sq Ft

Which Providence neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Providence with the most apartments available are Downcity, Downtown Providence and East Side .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downcity
$2,503/month
684 Sq Ft
Downtown Providence
$2,893/month
694 Sq Ft
East Side
$2,709/month
713 Sq Ft
Downcity District
$2,517/month
669 Sq Ft
Broadway Historic District
$2,284/month
691 Sq Ft
College Hill
$3,120/month
703 Sq Ft
Cathedral Square
$2,482/month
692 Sq Ft
Smith Hill
$2,343/month
729 Sq Ft
Smith Hill Historic District
$2,353/month
726 Sq Ft
Federal Hill
$1,889/month
679 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Providence is $2,075, you’ll want to make about $6,916 per month or $82,992 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Providence, RI is 11.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Providence is 13.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,760 - $2,978. You can expect to pay 1.3% more for groceries, 39.2% more for utilities, and 3.3% less for transportation.

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Providence, RI

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Apartment Averages

West End Providence

Providence, RI

College Hill

Providence, RI

Studio
$1,215/month
$1,326/month
One Bedroom
$1,714/month
$1,923/month
Two Bedroom
$1,879/month
$2,238/month
Three Bedroom
$1,178/month
$3,919/month
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Apartment communities in Providence we think you'll love

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101 Cedar St,
Providence, RI 02903

2-3 Beds | $1,970 - $2,750

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US Rubber Lofts

12 Eagle St,
Providence, RI 02908

1-2 Beds | $1,735 - $2,865

Regency Plaza

Regency Plaza

1 Regency Plaza,
Providence, RI 02903

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,805 - $6,810

The Christine Apartments

The Christine Apartments

1279 Wampanoag Trl,
Riverside, RI 02915

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,700 - $2,630

Property Management Companies in Providence, RI

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Picerne Real Estate Group
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  • 13,813

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5 Communities in Providence
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Brady Sullivan Properties
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  • 18

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4 Communities in Providence
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Diversified Funding, Inc.
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  • 1,333

    Units

  • 13

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3 Communities in Providence
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2 Communities in Providence
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    Communities

  • 9,714

    Units

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2 Communities in Providence
John M Corcoran & Co
John M Corcoran & Co
  • 52

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  • 10,599

    Units

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2 Communities in Providence
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Forest Properties
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    Units

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Navarino Property Group
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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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