Providence County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Rhode Island. Population: 16,243.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,318/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
+48% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,402/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
+46% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,729/mo
↑ 7.1% YoY
+47% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,087/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
+37% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,480/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
+41% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,233 | $1,318 | +$85 (+6.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,319 | $1,402 | +$83 (+6.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,614 | $1,729 | +$115 (+7.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,945 | $2,087 | +$142 (+7.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,359 | $2,480 | +$121 (+5.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$56,080
$4,673/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$69,160
$5,763/month gross
Other Counties in Rhode Island
Bristol County
1 BR: $1,402/mo
Newport County
1 BR: $1,402/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $1,402/mo
Kent County
1 BR: $1,402/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.