Rhode Island Affordable Communities to Rent
Legend for Rent/Income ratios
*Low Vacancy 28% or less 29-30% 31‑32% 33‑34% 35% or more
2024 Median Rent to Income by Communities in Rhode Island
We have organized the results by most affordable communities regardless of size. You can compare the cost of living along with availability of housing and employment in each community. Conditions may change in the economy and housing market of a local community since the census data we use is from the latest five year community survey from 2024. Use the information for ideas on where to look in Rhode Island and click on the county links above or below for more current pricing information available from HUD.
The monthly figures on this page show you median rent to renters median household income. This index gives you a consistent measure of affordability in different areas. US Census Bureau data represents gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
*We do not display counties where the vacancy rate is below 1.5% or in very few cases where renter household income is not available.
2024 United States Median Rent
| Location | Monthly Rent | Household Income | Rent / Income | Vacancy | **2024 Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $1,413 | $4,414 | 32.0% | 5.5% | 4.0% |
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024
**Bureau of Labor Statistics - Annual Unemployment Averages for 2024
**Bureau of Labor Statistics - Annual Unemployment Averages for 2024
2024 Rhode Island Median Rent
| Location | Monthly Rent | Household Income | Rent / Income | Vacancy | **2024 Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $1,342 | $4,188 | 32.0% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024
**Bureau of Labor Statistics - Annual Unemployment Averages for 2024
**Bureau of Labor Statistics - Annual Unemployment Averages for 2024
Communities in Rhode Island
| Rank | State | County | Population | Monthly Rent | Household Income | Rent / Income | Vacancy | **2024 Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RI | Bristol | 50,490 | $1,528 | $5,311 | 28.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2 | RI | Newport | 84,657 | $1,713 | $5,841 | 29.3% | 5.9% | 4.0% |
| 3 | RI | Providence | 664,854 | $1,312 | $4,063 | 32.3% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 4 | RI | Kent | 171,456 | $1,327 | $4,087 | 32.5% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| 5 | RI | Washington | 130,344 | $1,327 | $4,061 | 32.7% | 4.9% | 3.6% |
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024
**Bureau of Labor Statistics - Annual Unemployment Averages for 2024
**Bureau of Labor Statistics - Annual Unemployment Averages for 2024
