Mortgage Rates in Rhode Island — June 2026
Compare mortgage rate benchmarks across 42 cities in Rhode Island. Amortio's estimated state average for a 30-year fixed loan is 6.74%, which is 0.26% above the Freddie Mac national benchmark of 6.48% from June 4, 2026. These figures are informational estimates, not lender quotes or APR offers.
What is the current Rhode Island mortgage-rate benchmark?
Amortio's Rhode Island state table shows an estimated 6.74% 30-year benchmark across 42 cities, versus Freddie Mac's 6.48% national 30-year PMMS benchmark from June 4, 2026. Use it to compare city payments, then request same-day lender Loan Estimates for APR, points, fees, lock period, and cash-to-close.
How to Read Rhode Island Mortgage Rates
Rhode Island is not one uniform mortgage market. The rate table below covers 42 cities, but the real payment difference comes from home price, income, property taxes, loan size, and whether a borrower fits conventional, FHA, VA, or jumbo pricing. Use this page to compare cities first, then use lender quotes for final APR and fee decisions.
- At the state-average payment of $1,828 per month and median income of $63,316, Rhode Island looks stretched relative to the standard 28% housing-cost guideline.
- The observed city-level 30-year benchmark spread is 0.74 percentage points, from 6.16% to 6.9%. Even small rate differences matter more in expensive cities because they apply to larger loan balances.
- Property taxes are a bigger part of the payment conversation here, so compare principal-and-interest estimates with escrow included before choosing a lender.
- For buyers comparing down payment choices, pair this state page with the PMI calculator, affordability calculator, and closing cost estimator before assuming the lowest advertised rate creates the lowest total cost.
Payment-Efficient Rhode Island Cities
| City | P&I / Income | Monthly P&I | Median Income | 30-Year Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett Pier | 26% | $1,471 | $68,000 | 6.7% |
| New Shoreham | 27% | $1,401 | $62,200 | 6.61% |
| Charlestown | 27.4% | $1,556 | $68,100 | 6.68% |
| Westerly | 28.7% | $1,688 | $70,700 | 6.67% |
| Middletown | 28.7% | $1,632 | $68,200 | 6.8% |
Highest-Priced Rhode Island Markets to Stress-Test
Rhode Island Mortgage Quote Comparison Worksheet
Use this checklist before choosing between lender quotes, state assistance, builder credits, or a temporary buydown. It is built to catch the costs that do not show up in a simple rate table.
| Line Item | What to Compare |
|---|---|
| Rate vs APR | APR exposes points, lender fees, and credits that can hide inside a lower advertised rate. |
| Cash to close | Compare down payment, closing costs, prepaid taxes, insurance escrow, and any assistance or seller credit. |
| Payment after escrow | Rhode Island buyers should compare principal, interest, property tax, insurance, HOA or condo dues, and mortgage insurance together. |
| Assistance terms | Down payment assistance can be a grant, forgivable second, deferred second, or repayable loan; the repayment rule changes the real cost. |
| Rate lock and buydown | Temporary buydowns and lender credits can improve the first-year payment while leaving a higher long-run payment. |
A strong Rhode Island mortgage comparison should include at least two lender Loan Estimates plus one program or assistance check where available. Pair this worksheet with the affordability calculator, PMI calculator, and closing cost estimator.
Rhode Island RIHousing Assistance & Compact-Market Notes
Rhode Island borrowers should compare mortgage-rate benchmarks with RIHousing programs, down payment assistance, condo rules, coastal insurance, property taxes, and the difference between Providence-area and coastal markets.
- RIHousing provides first-time homebuyer and down payment assistance program information through participating lenders.
- Assistance can lower upfront cash, but borrowers should compare APR, fees, mortgage insurance, repayment rules, and property eligibility.
- Rhode Island is compact, but Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Newport-area, and coastal markets can still create very different price and insurance outcomes.
- Coastal insurance, condo or HOA dues, and property taxes can change the real monthly payment beyond principal and interest.
Rhode Island Loan Limit & Assistance Checks
| Area | Conforming | FHA | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island conventional loans | Use FHFA lookup | Use HUD lookup | Verify county limits before choosing conforming, FHA, or jumbo pricing. |
| RIHousing-assisted purchase | Program-specific | Program-specific | Assistance, lender, eligibility, and repayment terms should be verified. |
| Coastal or condo purchase | Loan limit plus insurance | Project-specific | Insurance, condo review, HOA dues, and reserves can affect approval and payment. |
Official Rhode Island Mortgage Sources
Rhode Island Housing Highlights
All 42 Cities in Rhode Island
| City | 30-Yr Rate | Home Price | Monthly P&I | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 6.67% | $335,000 | $1,724 | 190,934 |
| Cranston | 6.67% | $335,000 | $1,724 | 82,934 |
| Warwick | 6.67% | $325,000 | $1,673 | 82,823 |
| Pawtucket | 6.67% | $285,000 | $1,467 | 75,604 |
| North Scituate | 6.62% | $475,000 | $2,432 | 49,493 |
| East Providence | 6.67% | $335,000 | $1,724 | 47,037 |
| Narragansett Pier | 6.7% | $285,000 | $1,471 | 44,564 |
| Woonsocket | 6.67% | $265,000 | $1,364 | 43,915 |
| Cumberland | 6.67% | $415,000 | $2,136 | 36,405 |
| Coventry | 6.88% | $365,000 | $1,919 | 35,014 |
| North Providence | 6.81% | $366,000 | $1,911 | 33,835 |
| South Kingstown | 6.81% | $334,000 | $1,744 | 30,639 |
| Johnston | 6.84% | $394,000 | $2,063 | 29,191 |
| West Warwick | 6.83% | $371,000 | $1,941 | 29,078 |
| North Kingstown | 6.89% | $388,000 | $2,042 | 26,486 |
| Newport | 6.67% | $585,000 | $3,011 | 25,163 |
| Westerly | 6.67% | $328,000 | $1,688 | 22,787 |
| Bristol | 6.16% | $425,000 | $2,073 | 22,493 |
| Lincoln | 6.71% | $368,000 | $1,902 | 22,229 |
| Smithfield | 6.78% | $358,000 | $1,863 | 21,430 |
| Central Falls | 6.73% | $362,000 | $1,874 | 19,476 |
| Chepachet | 6.72% | $430,000 | $2,224 | 17,823 |
| Portsmouth | 6.64% | $365,000 | $1,873 | 17,389 |
| Barrington | 6.79% | $351,000 | $1,829 | 16,310 |
| Burrillville | 6.86% | $360,000 | $1,889 | 16,158 |
| Middletown | 6.8% | $313,000 | $1,632 | 16,150 |
| Narragansett | 6.83% | $346,000 | $1,810 | 15,868 |
| Tiverton | 6.72% | $330,000 | $1,707 | 15,780 |
| East Greenwich | 6.79% | $377,000 | $1,964 | 13,146 |
| North Smithfield | 6.72% | $370,000 | $1,914 | 12,766 |
| Scituate | 6.87% | $305,000 | $1,602 | 10,782 |
| Warren | 6.83% | $378,000 | $1,977 | 10,611 |
| Glocester | 6.85% | $339,000 | $1,777 | 9,746 |
| Hopkinton | 6.9% | $337,000 | $1,776 | 8,188 |
| Charlestown | 6.68% | $302,000 | $1,556 | 7,827 |
| Richmond | 6.9% | $329,000 | $1,733 | 7,708 |
| Exeter | 6.74% | $353,000 | $1,830 | 6,425 |
| West Greenwich | 6.72% | $339,000 | $1,754 | 6,135 |
| Jamestown | 6.73% | $337,000 | $1,745 | 5,622 |
| Foster | 6.74% | $290,000 | $1,503 | 4,606 |
| 2 more Rhode Island city mortgage-rate pages are available as individual pages and in the XML sitemap. | ||||
Rhode Island Mortgage Rates Guide — 2026
Rhode Island homebuyers can use an estimated 30-year fixed benchmark of 6.74%, with median home prices around $352,929. At these rates, the typical monthly mortgage payment (principal and interest with 20% down) is $1,828.
The most affordable city for homebuyers in Rhode Island is Woonsocket, where the median home price is $265,000. On the other end, Newport has the highest prices at $585,000. Property tax rates across the state average 1.62%.
To comfortably afford a home at the state average price, a household income of approximately $78,343 is recommended, following the standard guideline that housing costs should not exceed 28% of gross income.
For Rhode Island mortgage-rate searches, compare the city table with RIHousing assistance and coastal-insurance assumptions. A smaller state still has meaningful payment differences when taxes, insurance, and condo costs are included.
Use our free loan calculator to see your estimated monthly payments and amortization schedule, or browse individual city pages below for localized rate data and market insights.
Methodology & Mortgage Rate Data Sources
How we calculate Rhode Island mortgage rates: Our rate estimates start with weekly mortgage-rate benchmarks and then compare city-level housing assumptions. They are designed for planning and comparison, not as a guarantee of lender pricing.
- Benchmark mortgage rates from Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) — the most-cited weekly survey of 30-year and 15-year fixed conforming rates.
- Federal Reserve rate policy tracked via FRED — Federal Reserve Economic Data — the St. Louis Fed's authoritative database of interest rate series.
- Conforming loan limits set annually by the FHFA Conforming Loan Limit announcements (Rhode Island 2026: $832,750 baseline, with higher one-unit limits in high-cost counties).
- State lending regulation context from HUD State Information pages covering FHA, down payment assistance, and housing finance agency programs in Rhode Island.
- Mortgage market trends tracked via Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey — the industry benchmark for mortgage demand and rate sensitivity.
Authoritative mortgage rate data sources:
- Freddie Mac PMMS — weekly 30yr and 15yr fixed rate benchmark
- FRED — Federal Reserve Economic Data — interest rate and housing series
- FHFA — Federal Housing Finance Agency — conforming loan limits and HPI
- HUD — Housing and Urban Development — FHA programs and state assistance
- RIHousing homebuyers — official Rhode Island homebuyer and assistance resources
- CFPB Mortgage Rate Checker — personalized rate comparison tool
- VA Home Loan Program — zero down payment loan for eligible veterans
Rate Disclaimer: Rates shown are estimates based on current market surveys and may not reflect actual lender quotes. Your rate depends on credit score, loan-to-value ratio, down payment, property type, and lender. Always obtain personalized rate quotes from multiple lenders. Rates change daily.
Reviewed by Brazora Monk · Last updated May 2026 · Freddie Mac PMMS data current as of June 4, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions — Rhode Island Mortgages
What are current mortgage rates in Rhode Island?
As of June 4, 2026, Freddie Mac's national benchmark was 6.48% for the 30-year fixed and 5.79% for the 15-year fixed. Amortio's Rhode Island city comparison shows an estimated 30-year benchmark average of 6.74% and 15-year average of 5.98%. Rates vary by city, lender, lock date, fees, and borrower qualification.
What is the average home price in Rhode Island?
The median home price across 42 cities in Rhode Island is $352,929. Prices range from $265,000 in Woonsocket to $585,000 in Newport.
How much income do I need to buy a house in Rhode Island?
Based on the 28% debt-to-income guideline, you would need a household income of approximately $78,343 to comfortably afford the average home in Rhode Island. The median household income in the state is approximately $63,316.
Should Rhode Island buyers include coastal insurance in the rate comparison?
Yes. In coastal or higher-risk areas, insurance can change the total monthly payment and approval picture even when two mortgage quotes have similar rates.
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