Average Rent in East Providence, RI (2026)

Typical asking rent in East Providence is $2,113. Across the 3 ZIP codes with data it runs from $2,077 to $2,114, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of August 2026.

Median rent
$2,113
Average rent
$2,101
Lowest ZIP
$2,077
Highest ZIP
$2,114

Rent by ZIP code in East Providence

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
02915Providence County$2,1140%
02916Providence County$2,1130%
02914Providence County$2,077-2%

Rent by bedroom count in East Providence

Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Providence County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Providence County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,820 to $2,190 depending on the East Providence ZIP code.

Unit sizeFY2027 Fair Market Rent
Studio$1,423
1 bedroom$1,509
2 bedroom$1,879
3 bedroom$2,302
4 bedroom$2,615

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.

Is rent going up or down in East Providence?

Typical rent across Providence County is $2,083 as of August 2026. That is up 5.0% from a year earlier and up 38.1% over five years.

YearTypical rent, Providence CountyChange
2021$1,580+12.4%
2022$1,735+9.8%
2023$1,835+5.8%
2024$1,926+5.0%
2025$2,033+5.5%
2026 (through August)$2,083+2.5%

Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.

East Providence rent questions

What is the average rent in East Providence, RI?
Typical asking rent in East Providence is $2,113 a month as of August 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $2,077 to $2,114.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in East Providence?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Providence County is $1,879 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,509 and a three bedroom is $2,302. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
Is rent going up or down in East Providence?
Rent is rising. Typical rent in Providence County is $2,083 as of August 2026, up 5.0% from a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in East Providence?
ZIP 02914 has the lowest typical asking rent in East Providence at $2,077 a month, compared with $2,113 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in East Providence?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical East Providence rent of $2,113, that is about $6,339 a month, or $76,068 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. East Providence sits in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.

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Would a rental in East Providence cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the East Providence median rent of $2,113 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.