Providence, RI Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Providence?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Providence, RI is $1,575. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Providence, RI is $1,850. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Providence, RI is $1,975. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Providence, RI is $2,800.

Studio

$1,575


1 bed

$1,850


2 beds

$1,975


3+ beds

$2,800

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Providence

Apr 14 2024May 30 2024Jul 14 2024Aug 28 2024Oct 13 2024Nov 28 2024Jan 13 2025Feb 27 2025May 01 2025$1,200$1,500$1,800$2,230
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Providence

The monthly rent for apartments in Providence, RI ranges from $700 to $3,500+.

$700 - $1,400

$1,400 - $2,100

$2,100 - $2,800

$2,800 - $3,500

$3,500+

What is the average apartment size in Providence?

The average size of a Providence, RI apartment is 862 square feet, while the median apartment size for Providence, RI is 900 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Providence, RI (34.59%) are 3+ bedroom apartments, while the fewest (7.57%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 31.89%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 25.95%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Providence?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Blackstone$1,675$1,744**
Federal Hill*$1,800$2,318*
Fox Point*$1,675$1,850$2,675
Wanskuck**$1,683$2,200
Wayland*$1,925$1,975*

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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