Apartments for Rent in Newport, RI

Prices and availability in Newport, RI were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Newport, RI are: Newport Heights, Harbor House Senior Living, Mumford Manor, 134 Spring Street and 372-380 Thames Street.

The average rent in Newport, RI is $1,999.

The price range for a studio apartment in Newport, RI is between $965 and $2,200.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Newport, RI is between $965 and $2,255.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Newport, RI is between $1,285 and $3,400.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Newport, RI is between $1,285 and $3,200.

In Newport, 50% of the residents are renting compared to 50% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 8% of Newport's rentals, 81% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 12% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Newport are about 51 years old, on average. Of these, 23% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 16% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Newport are around 7% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 34% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 27% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.