Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Rhode Island
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Rhode Island is Woonsocket, where the median 2-bedroom asks $1,675/month, 16% below the statewide median of about $2,000. The most expensive is Newport at $3,000/month.
Across the 6 Rhode Island cities we rank, the median 2-bedroom runs from $1,675 in Woonsocket to $3,000 in Newport, 1.8 times as much. 3 of 6 sit below the statewide 2-bedroom median of about $2,000. The largest rental market, Providence (2,039 listings), has a median of $2,000, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 2-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Rhode Island
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woonsocket | $1,385 | $1,675 | 485 | -16% |
| 2 | Pawtucket | $1,600 | $1,850 | 443 | -7% |
| 3 | Cranston | — | $1,962 | 250 | -2% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Rhode Island
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport | $2,500 | $3,000 | 503 | +50% |
| 2 | Middletown | — | $2,800 | 112 | +40% |
| 3 | Providence | $1,800 | $2,000 | 2,039 | 0% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Rhode Island?
- As of October 17, 2026, Woonsocket has the lowest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the Rhode Island cities we rank, at $1,675/month. Next are Pawtucket ($1,850) and Cranston ($1,962).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Rhode Island?
- As of October 17, 2026, Newport has the highest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the Rhode Island cities we rank, at $3,000/month, 50% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 2-bedroom in Rhode Island?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 2-bedroom is about $2,000/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate