Rhode Island fair market rents FY 2027
HUD's FY 2027 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2026, put a two-bedroom home in Rhode Island at $1,879 to $2,507 a month depending on the county; the median Rhode Island county is $1,879, against $1,729 in FY 2026 (+8.7%). The highest are Newport County ($2,507), Bristol County ($1,879) and Kent County ($1,879).
Fair market rent for every Rhode Island county
| County | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 2 BR FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol County | $1,423 | $1,509 | $1,879 | $2,302 | $2,615 | $1,729 |
| Kent County | $1,423 | $1,509 | $1,879 | $2,302 | $2,615 | $1,729 |
| Newport County* | $1,904 | $1,916 | $2,507 | $3,327 | $3,981 | $2,314 |
| Providence County | $1,423 | $1,509 | $1,879 | $2,302 | $2,615 | $1,729 |
| Washington County* | $1,423 | $1,509 | $1,879 | $2,302 | $2,615 | $1,729 |
FY 2027 monthly Fair Market Rents (rent plus tenant-paid utilities except telephone). * HUD sets FMRs by town here; the figures are for the most populous HUD area, and the county page lists each town's.
More for Rhode Island
- Fair market rent by ZIP codeHUD Small Area FMRs for any metropolitan ZIP code, with the payment standard range.
- Rhode Island loan limitsFHA, VA and conforming loan limits for every Rhode Island county.
- Rhode Island property tax ratesEffective property tax rate for every Rhode Island county.
- Fair market rents by stateEvery state's median and range, and how HUD sets FMRs.
For the title side (owner of record, deeds, mortgages, liens), see the counties HeritageDeed covers; a title report is $49 per report.
Questions about Rhode Island fair market rents
What is the fair market rent in Rhode Island for FY 2027?
It depends on the county: for two bedrooms, from $1,879 to $2,507 a month, with a county median of $1,879. The table on this page lists every county from studio to four bedrooms; FY 2027 runs October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
What is the HUD fair market rent for a 2 bedroom in Rhode Island?
$1,879 in the median county, $1,879 in the lowest and $2,507 in the highest (Newport County). Metropolitan counties share their area's FMR; non-metropolitan counties each have their own.
How much did Rhode Island fair market rents change from FY 2026?
The median county's two-bedroom FMR moved from $1,729 in FY 2026 to $1,879 in FY 2027 (+8.7%). HUD's rule generally keeps an area's FMR at no less than 90 percent of the previous year's (24 CFR 888.113(b)).
What are Section 8 payment standards in Rhode Island?
Each housing agency sets its own, normally between 90 and 110 percent of the FMR for the unit size (the basic range in 24 CFR 982.503); in HUD's designated Small Area FMR metros, from the ZIP code's Small Area FMR. County pages show the basic range; the agency's published schedule is the final word.
Fair market rents in nearby states
Legal references
- 24 CFR 888.113, Fair market rents for existing housing: methodology
- 24 CFR 982.503, Voucher tenancy: payment standard amount and schedule