Average Rent in Providence, MA↓ Rents falling 4.7% YoY

Providence, MA has rental prices ranging from $1,233/month to $2,359/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,319/month — 6% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $85,646/year, spending $1,319/month on a 1-bedroom represents 18% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Providence Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,614/month, Providence ranks #14 most expensive of the 21 cities tracked in Massachusetts — pricier than 94% of all US cities in our data.

The Providence Rental Market

The Providence, MA area has a population of about 1,673,807 and 37% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Providence, MA have fallen by $79/month (4.7%) over the past year, from $1,693 to $1,614. This slight decline is consistent with broader market corrections seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Providence, MA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $52,760. The local median household income of $85,646 exceeds that threshold by $32,886, making Providence relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Is Providence, MA Affordable?

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Rent or Buy in Providence?

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Living in Providence

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