How many bedrooms do homes in Providence, RI have?

Name: Bedrooms in Providence, RI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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In Providence, RI, 23.3% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 40.3% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 36.4% of homes.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Studio or 1 bedroom: 23.3%
3 or more bedrooms: 40.3% (±2.0 points)
Most common: 2 bedrooms

Homes in Providence by bedroom count

Housing units by bedrooms, 2020–2024
Bedrooms	Providence	Providence County	Rhode Island	United States
No bedroom (studio)	5.4% (±0.9 points)	3.4%	2.7%	2.9%
1 bedroom	17.9% (±1.3 points)	15.6%	13.6%	10.9%
2 bedrooms	36.4% (±1.9 points)	31.3%	29.6%	25.0%
3 bedrooms	28.6% (±1.7 points)	36.0%	38.0%	38.7%
4 bedrooms	8.2% (±0.9 points)	10.8%	13.0%	17.5%
5 or more bedrooms	3.5% (±0.5 points)	3.0%	3.1%	4.9%

In Providence, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is lower than in Providence County (49.8%).

It is also lower than in Rhode Island (54.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (61.1%).

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms in places near Providence

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Providence
Place	Distance	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms	Compared with this place
Providence	—	40.3% (±2.0 points)	—
North Providence	3.3 mi	49.4% (±4.5 points)	Higher
East Providence	3.4 mi	48.6% (±3.2 points)	Higher
Pawtucket	4.3 mi	44.3% (±2.6 points)	Higher
Central Falls	4.8 mi	48.8% (±5.6 points)	Higher
Cranston	5.0 mi	56.9% (±2.8 points)	Higher
Johnston	5.2 mi	60.1% (±5.3 points)	Higher
Seekonk	5.3 mi	79.2% (±8.1 points)	Higher
North Seekonk	6.2 mi	71.2% (±20.3 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Providence, RI (49.4%), East Providence, RI (48.6%), Pawtucket, RI (44.3%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms across Providence County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms
10	Cranston	56.9% (±2.8 points)
11	North Providence	49.4% (±4.5 points)
12	Central Falls	48.8% (±5.6 points)
13	East Providence	48.6% (±3.2 points)
14	Pawtucket	44.3% (±2.6 points)
15	Woonsocket	42.2% (±3.3 points)
16	Providence	40.3% (±2.0 points)

Showing 7 of 16 places in Providence County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Providence

What is the most common home size in Providence?

The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 36.4% of homes in Providence, RI.

How many studios and one-bedroom homes are in Providence?

23.3% of homes in Providence have one bedroom or none.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Providence city, Rhode Island

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DP04_0039PE, DP04_0039PM, DP04_0040PE, DP04_0040PM, DP04_0041PE, DP04_0041PM, DP04_0042PE, DP04_0042PM, DP04_0043PE, DP04_0043PM, DP04_0044PE, DP04_0044PM

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