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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DealIntel's underwriting team builds and maintains the platform's six-strategy engine, 25-point kill list, and Monte-Carlo financial model. Every piece of long-form content on dealintel.io is reviewed by an underwriter with direct experience scoring residential investment deals.

Last reviewed: 2026-04