What is the average apartment size in Newport?

The average size for a Newport, RI apartment is 1,058 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Newport?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Newport is $2,093 per month, a 3.26% increase from last year’s average of $2,027.

What is the average apartment size in Newport?

The typical apartment in Newport offers about 1,058 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Newport, RI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Newport?

The typical rent budget in Newport ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 26% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Newport?

In Newport, 50% of households rent while 50% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Newport is $2,093, a 3.26% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,027.

One-bedroom apartments provide 606 square feet for $1,788, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,873 offer 868 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,206 sq ft) for $2,098, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Newport, RI

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,093	1,058 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,788	606 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,873	868 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,098	1,206 sq. ft.

Newport, RI rent trends

Rental prices in Newport, RI have increased by 3.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,027 to $2,093.

What's the typical rent budget in Newport, RI?

The largest share of rentals in Newport, RI (26%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Newport, RI?

5,384 or 50% of the households in Newport, RI are renter-occupied while 5,291 or 50% are owner-occupied.

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How Newport Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Newport	$2,093
Providence	$2,571
East Providence	$2,150
Cranston	$2,041
Warwick	$1,949
Pawtucket	$1,910
Fall River, MA	$2,099
New Bedford, MA	$2,063
Attleboro, MA	$2,143
Taunton, MA	$1,963
North Kingstown, RI	$2,574

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Newport apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.