Most Affordable Cities in Rhode Island

The cheapest cities to live in Rhode Island ranked by median rent, home values, and more.

# City Median Rent Median Income Home Value Population
1 Woonsocket, RI $1,116 $58,614 $268,000 43,074
2 Pawtucket, RI $1,152 $67,436 $286,200 75,280
3 East Providence, RI $1,262 $79,660 $322,100 46,970
4 Warwick, RI $1,299 $87,536 $322,000 82,871
5 Cranston, RI $1,332 $87,716 $348,800 82,632
6 Providence, RI $1,333 $66,772 $322,800 190,214
7 Newport, RI $1,612 $83,562 $669,500 25,029

Key Takeaways

  • Woonsocket, RI ranks #1 with a median rent of $1,116.
  • The top 5 cities are: Woonsocket, RI; Pawtucket, RI; East Providence, RI; Warwick, RI; Cranston, RI.
  • Median household income in the #1 city is $58,614, with a population of 43,074.

Methodology

Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.

Read our full methodologyVerify at data.census.gov