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Rental Market Trends in Providence, RI

What is the average rent in Providence, RI?

$2,062/month

Average Rent

701 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Providence, RI is $2,062 per month. This is 27% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/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 $1,739 per month for a studio, $2,062 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,605 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,895 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,739/month
621 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,062/month
701 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,605/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,895/month
1,163 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,595/month
485 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,242/month
1,202 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,897/month
1,466 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,076/month
2,323 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,083/month
544 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,265/month
816 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,704/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,405/month
695 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,691/month
1,227 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,637/month
1,757 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,975/month
1,433 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Providence, RI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $43 more 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
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Providence, RI
Last Updated January 2026
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
24% $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, Mt Hope, West End Providence and Federal Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Providence.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mt Hope
$1,797/month
547 Sq Ft
West End Providence
$1,824/month
781 Sq Ft
Federal Hill
$1,939/month
698 Sq Ft
Olneyville
$1,956/month
720 Sq Ft
Broadway Historic District
$2,275/month
726 Sq Ft
Downcity
$2,383/month
695 Sq Ft
Upper South Providence
$2,439/month
622 Sq Ft
Fox Point
$2,518/month
737 Sq Ft
East Side
$2,547/month
689 Sq Ft
Smith Hill
$2,558/month
760 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Providence?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
College Hill
$2,740/month
701 Sq Ft
Downtown Providence
$2,711/month
675 Sq Ft
Cathedral Square
$2,575/month
720 Sq Ft
Smith Hill
$2,558/month
760 Sq Ft
East Side
$2,547/month
689 Sq Ft
Fox Point
$2,518/month
737 Sq Ft
Upper South Providence
$2,439/month
622 Sq Ft
Downcity
$2,383/month
695 Sq Ft
Broadway Historic District
$2,275/month
726 Sq Ft
Olneyville
$1,956/month
720 Sq Ft

Which Providence neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downcity
$2,383/month
695 Sq Ft
East Side
$2,547/month
689 Sq Ft
Downtown Providence
$2,711/month
675 Sq Ft
Broadway Historic District
$2,275/month
726 Sq Ft
College Hill
$2,740/month
701 Sq Ft
Smith Hill
$2,558/month
760 Sq Ft
Cathedral Square
$2,575/month
720 Sq Ft
Federal Hill
$1,939/month
698 Sq Ft
Fox Point
$2,518/month
737 Sq Ft
Mt Hope
$1,797/month
547 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 $2,062, you’ll want to make about $6,873 per month or $82,476 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 11.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Providence is 16.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,739 - $2,895. You can expect to pay 2.0% more for groceries, 34.0% more for utilities, and 1.6% less for transportation.

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Providence, RI

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How does Providence, RI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Providence, RI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Mt Hope

Providence, RI

College Hill

Providence, RI

Studio
$1,485/month
$1,374/month
One Bedroom
$1,801/month
$1,920/month
Two Bedroom
$1,965/month
$2,218/month
Three Bedroom
$2,151/month
$3,921/month
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Apartment communities in Providence we think you'll love

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$2,275 - $3,405

2-4 Beds

Regency Plaza

Regency Plaza

1 Regency Plaza,
Providence, RI 02903

$1,855 - $6,810

Studio - 3 Beds

FOUND Study College Hill

FOUND Study College Hill

100 N Main St,
Providence, RI 02903

$1,550 - $2,450

Studio - 2 Beds

Huntington Exchange Providence

Huntington Exchange Providence

101 Cedar St,
Providence, RI 02903

$1,970 - $2,750

2-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Providence, RI

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  • 17

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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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  • 118,179

    Units

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2 Communities in Providence
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    Communities

  • 9,975

    Units

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2 Communities in Providence
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John M Corcoran & Co
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  • 10,869

    Units

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2 Communities in Providence
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  • 4,635

    Units

  • 21

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2 Communities in Providence
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    Units

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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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