HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Newport County, RI?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Newport County, Rhode Island, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,729 a month. Rents run from $1,318 for a studio up to $2,480 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Newport County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,318 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,402 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,729 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,087 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,480 |
How does Newport County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Rhode Island.
Higher rent than 100% of counties in Rhode Island · 1st of 39
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport County(you are here) | $2,314 |
| 1 | Newport County(you are here) | $2,314 |
| 1 | Newport County(you are here) | $2,314 |
| … 33 more … | ||
| 37 | Washington County | $1,721 |
| 37 | Washington County | $1,721 |
| 37 | Washington County | $1,721 |
More data for Newport County, Rhode Island
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Newport County, RI for 2026?
In Newport County, Rhode Island, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,729 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,318 for a studio to $2,480 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Newport County, RI?
A two-bedroom in Newport County, Rhode Island has a Fair Market Rent of $1,729 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Newport County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Newport County, RI?
Every ZIP code in Newport County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Newport County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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