Rhode Island rental market

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Last updated August 23, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Rhode Island is $2,269.

Average rent

$2,269

Month-over-month change

-$31

Year-over-year change

+$69

Available rentals

2,324

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $550 to $120,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5002
$6002
$70011
$80032
$90056
$1,00039
$1,10040
$1,20048
$1,30072
$1,400102
$1,500108
$1,600139
$1,700182
$1,800190
$1,900205
$2,000162
$2,100172
$2,200194
$2,300149
$2,400197
$2,500168
$2,600123
$2,700120
$2,80094
$2,900107
$3,00081
$3,10058
$3,20069
$3,30045
$3,40062
$3,50059
$3,60034
$3,70040
$3,80040
$3,90047
$4,00034
$4,10011
$4,20012
$4,3007
$4,40025
$4,50024
$4,6007
$4,70018
$4,80012
$4,90030
$5,000+99

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $69 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,200$2,200
Feb$2,200$2,300
Mar$2,200$2,300
Apr$2,300$2,250
May$2,300$2,300
Jun$2,250$2,295
Jul$2,245$2,300
Aug$2,245$2,295
Sep$2,200No data
Oct$2,275No data
Nov$2,200No data
Dec$2,200No data

Market temperature

The Rhode Island rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Rhode Island is 8% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Rhode Island?

The average rent in Rhode Island is $2,269.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Rhode Island?

Houses in Rhode Island rent between $550 - $120,000 with an average rent of $2,269.

3. How has the rent in Rhode Island changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Rhode Island increased by $69

4. How much has the rent in Rhode Island increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Rhode Island decreased by $31

5. How many available rentals are there in Rhode Island?

There are currently 2,324 rentals available in Rhode Island.

6. How do rent prices in Rhode Island compare with the national average?

The average rent in Rhode Island is $2,269 — 8.05% higher the national average of $2,100.