Most affordable counties to rent in Rhode Island
Ranked by how much of the typical renter household's income the typical rent takes. Bristol County is the most affordable at 28.8%; Washington County the least affordable at 32.7%.
| County | Rent-to-income | Median gross rent | Median renter income | Renters paying 30%+ | 2 BR FMR FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Bristol County | 28.8% | $1,528 | $63,729 | 46% | $1,879 |
| 2. Newport County | 29.3% | $1,713 | $70,086 | 50% | $2,507 |
| 3. Providence County | 32.3% | $1,312 | $48,754 | 47% | $1,879 |
| 4. Kent County | 32.5% | $1,327 | $49,043 | 50% | $1,879 |
| 5. Washington County | 32.7% | $1,327 | $48,732 | 51% | $1,879 |
Rent-to-income = median gross rent × 12 ÷ median household income of renters. Both are medians of different households, so this is an area comparison, not the burden of any one household.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2020–2024 and 2015–2019 (tables B25064, B25119, B25070). ± = margin of error at 90% confidence. Dollar figures are not adjusted for inflation. FMR: HUD FY2027.
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