Rhode Island (39) has the
21st highest rent in the country out of 112 states and territories. The Fair Market Rent in Rhode Island
ranges from
$1,148 for a 2-bedroom apartment in
Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area
to $1,502 for a 2-bedroom unit in
Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area.
For FY 2021, the Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area (Newport County) rent for a studio or efficiency is $1,027 per month and $2,601 per month to rent a house or an apartment with 4 bedrooms.
The average Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom home in Rhode Island is $1,275 per month.
Approximately 15% of Americans qualify for some level of housing assistance. The population in
Rhode Island is around 40,430 people. So, there are around 6,065 people in Rhode Island who could be receiving housing benefits from the HUD.
Click on your region in the list below or on the map to see a more detailed break down of rental prices.
What is Fair Market Rent?
Fair Market Rent is determined each fiscal year by the HUD and is used to set payment standards for federal housing assistance programs in Rhode Island.
Fair Market Rent is the 40th-percentile of typical rentals in a given region.
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Rhode Island Fair Market Rent for 2021