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Lowest median rent, Rhode Island cities

Rhode Island cities with the lowest median gross rent (2023 ACS). This list covers the 15 cities in Rhode Island that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPMEDIAN GROSS RENTVS 2000

01Woonsocket, RIRI44,580$1,161+140%

02Central Falls, RIRI23,124$1,200+159%

03Pawtucket, RIRI77,065$1,208+143%

04Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIRI9,302$1,258–

05Westerly, RIRI18,411$1,260+113%

06Greenville, RIRI8,296$1,264+7%

07East Providence, RIRI48,249$1,288+135%

08Cumberland Hill, RIRI8,648$1,310+116%

09Tiverton, RIRI8,091$1,342+107%

10Valley Falls, RIRI12,657$1,362+177%

11Warwick, RIRI84,187$1,363+103%

12Cranston, RIRI84,647$1,375+124%

13Providence, RIRI195,310$1,408+168%

14Newport, RIRI24,251$1,698+163%

15Newport East, RIRI11,069$1,876+160%

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES