FY2026
Fair Market Rents in Rhode Island (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom ranges from $1,721 (Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI) to $2,314 (Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI) across 3 areas in Rhode Island.
Every area in Rhode Island, highest rent first
| Area | Type | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI | Metro | $1,764 | $2,314 |
| Providence-Fall River, RI-MA | Metro | $1,402 | $1,729 |
| Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI | Metro | $1,362 | $1,721 |
Metro areas cover several counties under one Fair Market Rent; nonmetropolitan counties each get their own. The typical (middle) 2-bedroom FMR across Rhode Island's 3 areas is $1,729.
Income needed to rent in Rhode Island
To keep rent and utilities within 30% of gross income, the federal line for housing cost burden, a household needs about $69,160 a year ($33.25 an hour, full time) to afford the typical 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,729 in Rhode Island. That ranges from about $68,840 in Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI to $92,560 in Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI.
Fair Market Rents are benchmarks, not listings: HUD sets them at the 40th percentile of gross rent for standard-quality units, so newer apartments and the most popular neighborhoods usually cost more. Use the rent affordability calculator to compare your own income with any area.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Rhode Island?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom ranges from $1,721 (Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI) to $2,314 (Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI) across 3 areas in Rhode Island. The middle area in the state is about $1,729.
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026. Our data.