YEARLY RENTAL, Beautiful, Historic Hill Townhouse available. Unfurnished or Furnished. YEARLY LEASE. Sunny Open floor plan for living room/ dining room, 4 large Bedrooms, eat in kitchen with dishwasher Pantry. 2 full Baths, office and laundry room. Two full floors of living space. Tall ceilings, hardwood floors, Stain glass windows, claw-foot deep soaking tub. Available December 1, 2026, for a yearly rental. $3600. per month plus utilities. Brick patio for grilling and chilling. Central Air conditioning. Lovely park across the way. Resident sticker parking.
Walk to all Newport has to offer....shops, restaurants, museums, Tennis Hall of Fame, Cliff Walk, First Beach and Harbor. Location, location, location
Just 1/2 block from Bellevue Ave., and 2 blocks to the Harbor.
Non-smoking property. Sorry, no pets.
Non-smoking property. Tenant pays all utilities. $20. per person application fee to cover credit/background check. Quiet tree lined street in the heart of the City. Great Location. Walk everywhere.
98 John St
Newport, RI 02840
Apartment building
4-5 beds
In-unit laundry (W/D)
Available units
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 Unit 2 4 bd, 2 ba | -- | Nov 15 | Fees may apply $3,600 |
What's special
Stain glass windowsCentral air conditioningTall ceilingsOffice and laundry roomClaw-foot deep soaking tubHardwood floors
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Freezer
- Microwave oven
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Flooring
- Hardwood
Neighborhood: Historic Hill
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Getting around
Walk Score®
 / 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
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Some TransitBike Score®
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Very BikeableNearby schools in Newport
Pell Elementary School
Grades PK-4 • 1.7 miles4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
3/10Student Progress Rating
5/10Frank E. Thompson Middle School
Grades 5-8 • 0.6 miles3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
2/10Student Progress Rating
3/10Rogers High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.3 miles4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
College Readiness Rating
4/10Living in Newport
Historic Hill sits above Newport Harbor, where steep, narrow streets and dense rows of colonial-era homes give the neighborhood a distinctive historic character. Its walkable lanes lead toward landmarks such as the Touro Synagogue and the Redwood Library and Athenaeum, while the nearby waterfront brings harbor views and access to outdoor paths. Newport’s coastal climate means breezy summers and cool, damp winters. Dining rooms, cafés, galleries, and shops are woven through the surrounding downtown, with historic buildings and cultural venues adding to the everyday scenery. The area is easy to explore on foot, with local bus service and connections to the rest of Newport; driving can involve narrow streets and limited parking. For the Historic Hill neighborhood, median rent is $2,556 per month, with a typical range of $1,750 to $4,500, based on 20 active listings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 98 John St located, and what is the neighborhood like?
98 John St is located at 98 John St in Historic Hill, Newport, RI. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 1 mile, such as Empire Tea & Coffee, Dunkin', and CRU Cafe Newport.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 98 John St?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 98 John St include Newport Pediatric Dentistry: Dr. Faith Drennon DMD (0.2 miles away), Newport Hospital Women's Health (0.9 miles away), and Emergency room - Newport Hospital (0.9 miles away).
What schools are assigned to 98 John St?
The schools assigned to 98 John St include Pell Elementary School, Frank E. Thompson Middle School, and Rogers High School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 98 John St?
98 John St is located near 2 grocery stores, including A Market Natural Foods (0.1 miles) and Stop & Shop (0.2 miles). Additional shopping options, including CVS pharmacy, are approximately 0.1 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 98 John St?
98 John St is located within 0.4 miles of The Great Hall, 0.4 miles of Class Of 2006 Reunion, and 0.9 miles of Brennan College Service.
