Census ACS 2023 · 11 cities
Cities in Rhode Island With Highest Rent
Rent prices directly impact affordability for the many residents who don't own their homes. In Rhode Island, Newport East Cdp has the highest median rent at $1,784. Rent varies based on local housing supply, demand, proximity to employment centers, and overall cost of living. For renters evaluating where to live in Rhode Island, this ranking shows how monthly housing costs compare across the state's 11 major cities.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Rent | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woonsocket city | $1,116 | $268,000 | $58,614 |
| 2 | Westerly Cdp | $1,243 | $400,200 | $82,333 |
| 3 | Warwick city | $1,299 | $322,000 | $87,536 |
| 4 | Valley Falls Cdp | $1,160 | $347,900 | $93,653 |
| 5 | Providence city | $1,333 | $322,800 | $66,772 |
| 6 | Pawtucket city | $1,152 | $286,200 | $67,436 |
| 7 | Newport East Cdp | $1,784 | $479,200 | $86,310 |
| 8 | Newport city | $1,612 | $669,500 | $83,562 |
| 9 | East Providence city | $1,262 | $322,100 | $79,660 |
| 10 | Cranston city | $1,332 | $348,800 | $87,716 |
| 11 | Central Falls city | $1,118 | $300,500 | $45,921 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Newport East Cdp is the #1 ranked city in Rhode Island by median rent, with a value of $1,784 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Rhode Island has 11 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Rhode Island.