Biggest Rent Increases in Rhode Island — FY2026

Metro areas where the 2-bedroom FMR rose the most year-over-year in Rhode Island. Largest year-over-year 2BR increase first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State FY2025 2BR FY2026 2BR Change
1 Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI HUD Metro FMR Area RI $1,576 $1,721 +$145 (+9.2%)
2 Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area RI $2,200 $2,314 +$114 (+5.2%)