Rent in Portsmouth, RI
A 2-bedroom in Portsmouth, RI (ZIP 02871) typically rents for about $1,676 a month, with a range of $1,676–$2,193. Owner-occupied homes in Newport County pay about 0.89% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,652 | $1,652–$1,664 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $891 | $891–$1,713 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,676 | $1,676–$2,193 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,815 | $2,815 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,500+ | $3,298–$3,500+ | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Portsmouth ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Portsmouth, RI?
- About $1,676 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,676–$2,193. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Portsmouth, RI?
- About $891 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $891–$1,713. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Portsmouth, RI?
- About $2,815 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,815. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Portsmouth, RI?
- About $1,652 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,652–$1,664. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Portsmouth, RI?
- About $3,500+ a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,298–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Portsmouth, RI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Newport County pay a typical 0.89% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Portsmouth rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).