RI landlord resources
Pawtucket rental market
Rental-market planning in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with state-law references and operating examples.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
The local rental snapshot
Supplied Zillow Observed Rent Index, 2026-09-30. ZORI describes typical asking rent in its sample, not the rent or income of your property.
- Typical monthly rent
- $1,866
- Metro
- Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- County in dataset
- Providence County
The comparison figure is $2,311. It is the median of the supplied city ZORI figures within Rhode Island, not a statewide household-rent statistic. This location is 19.3% below that comparison.
Operating examples at this rent
- Annual gross, 12 paid months
- $22,392
- One vacant week, annualized
- $431
- Example 3× income threshold
- $5,598
These are calculations, not forecasts or client results. Gross rent excludes vacancy, repairs, taxes, insurance, financing and management. The income threshold is an illustrative policy, not a legal requirement or recommendation. Review local screening restrictions and fair housing obligations before using it.
Deposit limits and notice periods below come from the Rhode Island dataset, not independent Pawtucket ordinances. A rental in this market may be subject to additional municipal rules or exceptions. Confirm the exact address and applicable jurisdiction with the relevant office.
Rhode Island: Security deposits
One month's periodic rent (R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19(a)). A separate furniture deposit of up to one month's rent is allowed where furnishings are valued at $5,000 or more.
No statutory interest requirement on security deposits in R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19.
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 20 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Rhode Island: Notices and tenancy endings
After rent is 15 days in arrears, the landlord sends a written demand; the tenant has 5 days from mailing to cure (§ 34-18-35).
A month-to-month tenancy may be terminated with at least 30 days' written notice (§ 34-18-37(b)).
Court listed in the supplied dataset: Rhode Island District Court (Landlord/Tenant).
Rhode Island: Rent regulation
No statewide rent control statute identified; express preemption not verified.
Rhode Island: Licensing and registration
No statewide landlord/rental license requirement identified; some municipalities require local registration.
Rhode Island: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead paint (federal)
No separate statutory deposit-receipt requirement confirmed; deductions must be itemized in a written notice.
Sources supplied for Rhode Island
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19 (Security deposits; cap and 20-day return)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-35 (Nonpayment; 5-day cure notice)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-37 (Termination; 30 days)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Zillow research data, supplied observation 2026-09-30