What is the median home price in Providence?

The median home price in Providence, RI is currently in the $385k – $425k range (data as of 2026-04). For fix-and-flip investors, distressed acquisition typically runs 65–80% of median, depending on submarket and condition.

What is a good cap rate in Providence?

Stabilized rental cap rates in Providence, RI typically fall in the 5.5% – 7.5% range as of 2026-04. Higher cap rates are common in older / B-tier submarkets, lower in A-tier neighborhoods with strong appreciation.

What are the best strategies for real estate investing in Providence?

The strategies that work best in Providence, RI are Multi-Unit Conversion, BRRRR, Fix & Flip. Manageable competition. See the strategy comparison below for the full playbook.

What is the average days on market in Providence?

Days on market in Providence, RI currently runs 32 – 48 days (data as of 2026-04). Faster DOM favors Fix & Flip exits; slower DOM (60+ days) usually pushes operators toward BRRRR or rental hold.

What is the average rent in Providence?

Median rent in Providence, RI is $1,950 – $2,300 / mo as of 2026-04. The most relevant rental benchmark for BRRRR is the 1% rule (monthly rent ≥ 1% of all-in cost) — verify against submarket-specific rent comps before underwriting.

Market · RI · 2026 data

Fix and Flip in Providence, RI

Small Northeast market; deep triple-decker stock; education anchor.

Providence market thesis

Providence has one of the deepest triple-decker (three-family) inventories of any US metro — a uniquely advantageous stock for Multi-Unit BRRRR. Brown + RISD + healthcare anchor employment. Manageable competition.

Key metrics

$385k – $425k

Median home price

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$1,950 – $2,300 / mo

Median rent

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32 – 48 days

Days on market (median)

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5.5% – 7.5%

Stabilized cap rate range

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$60 – $115

Typical rehab cost / sqft

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+28% to +38%

5-year appreciation

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+0.0% / yr

Population growth (annual)

BLS · 2026-04

Top investor neighborhoods in Providence

Federal HillPremium flip
Armory DistrictMid-tier flip
Olneyville (West End)Sub-$350k triple-decker BRRRR
Mount PleasantMid-tier flip
East Providence (suburb)Suburban mid-tier flip

Best strategies for Providence

Of DealIntel's six underwritten strategies, the following rank best-fit-first for Providence, RI. Every property in the platform is scored against all six paths in parallel; these are the ones that consistently produce the highest risk-adjusted return in this market.

Tailwinds — what's working in Providence

Brown + RISD + Lifespan / Care New England employment
Deep triple-decker stock unique to New England
Manageable competition vs Boston

Kill flags — common ways Providence deals fail

Lead paint Rhode Island Lead Hazard Mitigation Act
Older triple-decker structural complexity
RI permit timelines slow

DealIntel's 25-point kill list catches these and 20+ others on every property — see the platform overview for how the kill list runs before strategy evaluation begins.

ADU and multi-unit regulation in Providence

Providence permits ADUs in most R-zones since 2022 reform. Rhode Island state ADU reform (2024) preempts city ADU bans on most lots.

For state-by-state ADU and middle-housing regulatory background, see the ADU strategy guide and the multi-unit conversion guide.

Underwrite a deal in this market

Run a free ARV, MAO, or BRRRR calculation on a Providence property using the calculators below. For full kill-list + six-strategy evaluation + Investment Memorandum PDF, see pricing — pay-per-deal from $149.

ARV calculatorConfidence-weighted comp method MAO (70% rule) calculatorMaximum allowable offer math BRRRR calculatorFull Buy-Rehab-Rent-Refi-Repeat model Cap rate calculatorNOI / value with asset-class ranges

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Written by

Matt Abadi

Founder, DealIntel

Matt Abadi is the founder of DealIntel. He leads the development of the platform's six-strategy underwriting engine, 25-point Kill List, and Monte-Carlo financial model — the institutional analysis stack DealIntel applies to every fix and flip deal. DealIntel was founded in 2025 with the central thesis that knowing when not to invest is the most valuable number on the page.

Last reviewed: 2026-04