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Rental Market Trends in Wakefield, RI

What is the average rent in Wakefield, RI?

$2,333/month

Average Rent

880 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Wakefield, RI is $2,333 per month. This is 43% higher than the national average rent price of $1,632/month, making Wakefield one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Wakefield, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $2,333 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,754 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,333/month
880 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,754/month
1,230 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wakefield, RI?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $20 less 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 Wakefield, RI
Last Updated December 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Wakefield, RI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Wakefield is $2,333, you’ll want to make about $7,776 per month or $93,312 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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Wakefield, RI

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Harbor Village at the Commons

Harbor Village at the Commons

1 Grand Isle Dr,
Wakefield, RI 02879

$2,299 - $2,984

1-2 Beds

50 Hopkins Ln

50 Hopkins Ln

50 Hopkins Ln,
Wakefield, RI 02879

$2,800

2 Beds

151 Ocean Road LLC

151 Ocean Road LLC

151 Ocean Rd,
Narragansett, RI 02882

$2,900 - $3,500

Studio - 2 Beds

The URI Townhouses

The URI Townhouses

58 Fortin Rd,
Kingston, RI 02881

$690 - $1,770

3 Beds

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† 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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