Lowest Rent Cities in Rhode Island
Cities ranked by lowest median monthly rent · 25 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the lowest rent cities in Rhode Island based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 25 cities are sorted by lowest median monthly rent from lowest to highest. Hopkinton leads the ranking with a value of $464/mo and a population of 402.
The top three cities are Hopkinton ($464/mo), Harrisville ($825/mo), and Cumberland Hill ($974/mo). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national lowest rent cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Rhode Island.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hopkinton | $464/mo | 402 |
| #2 | Harrisville | $825/mo | 1,816 |
| #3 | Cumberland Hill | $974/mo | 8,638 |
| #4 | Chepachet | $977/mo | 1,819 |
| #5 | Greenville | $1,110/mo | 8,586 |
| #6 | Woonsocket | $1,116/mo | 43,074 |
| #7 | Central Falls | $1,118/mo | 22,481 |
| #8 | Pawtucket | $1,152/mo | 75,280 |
| #9 | Valley Falls | $1,160/mo | 12,370 |
| #10 | Pascoag | $1,181/mo | 4,081 |
| #11 | Wakefield-Peace Dale | $1,196/mo | 9,812 |
| #12 | Charlestown | $1,216/mo | 1,648 |
| #13 | Westerly | $1,243/mo | 18,528 |
| #14 | Foster Center | $1,245/mo | 328 |
| #15 | East Providence | $1,262/mo | 46,970 |
| #16 | Warwick | $1,299/mo | 82,871 |
| #17 | Ashaway | $1,318/mo | 1,682 |
| #18 | Cranston | $1,332/mo | 82,632 |
| #19 | Providence | $1,333/mo | 190,214 |
| #20 | Tiverton | $1,341/mo | 8,151 |
| #21 | Hope Valley | $1,393/mo | 2,147 |
| #22 | Newport | $1,612/mo | 25,029 |
| #23 | Narragansett Pier | $1,721/mo | 3,080 |
| #24 | Newport East | $1,784/mo | 11,262 |
| #25 | Melville | $2,591/mo | 1,840 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the lowest rent in Rhode Island?
Hopkinton ranks #1 for lowest rent cities in Rhode Island with a value of $464/mo and a population of 402.
How many cities are ranked for lowest rent cities in Rhode Island?
There are 25 cities ranked for lowest rent cities in Rhode Island. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Rhode Island compare to other states for lowest rent cities?
You can compare Rhode Island's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national lowest rent cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.