Rent in Providence County, RI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,729$20,748 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,879 (+8.7%)How much rent can you afford in Providence County, RI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Providence County, RI by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,318 | $15,816 | $52,720 | $25.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,402 | $16,824 | $56,080 | $26.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,729 | $20,748 | $69,160 | $33.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,087 | $25,044 | $83,480 | $40.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,480 | $29,760 | $99,200 | $47.69/hr |
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Living and working in Providence County, RI
Rent in Providence County, RI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Providence County, RI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,879 for a two-bedroom, up 8.7% from $1,729. A one-bedroom goes from $1,402 to $1,509, a studio from $1,318 to $1,423.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Providence County, RI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,402 for a one-bedroom and $1,729 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,748 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Providence County, RI?
To keep a $1,729 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $33.25 an hour, or $69,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,402 takes $26.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Providence County, RI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,318, one bedroom $1,402, two $1,729, three $2,087 and four $2,480 a month.
Is rent affordable in Providence County, RI?
For the typical household, earning $78,787 a year ($6,566 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,729 takes 26.3% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,729 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $69,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $33.25 an hour.