Rehab Cost in Rhode Island (2026)
Updated June 2026 · 1,500 sq ft reference home
A standard, mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3-bed/2-bath house in Rhode Island runs about $26,756 to $84,661 in 2026, with bedrooms typically the largest line at $12,471. Ranges start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates and are adjusted to Rhode Island using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data, reflecting local labor costs rather than a flat national average.
Cost by part of the house
Typical ranges for a standard, mid-grade rehab of the reference home in Rhode Island.
| # | Category | Budget | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedrooms | $6,987 | $12,471 | $24,260 |
| 2 | Exterior | $7,352 | $11,981 | $20,778 |
| 3 | Kitchen | $3,762 | $7,082 | $13,672 |
| 4 | Living / Dining | $3,638 | $6,532 | $12,417 |
| 5 | Bathrooms | $2,105 | $3,639 | $6,295 |
| 6 | Windows | $1,849 | $2,823 | $4,505 |
| 7 | Basement | $885 | $1,377 | $2,262 |
| 8 | Electrical | $177 | $275 | $472 |
What drives the Rhode Island range
Construction labor in Rhode Island sits close to the national average (BLS OEWS), so these figures track a typical U.S. rehab. Scope and finish level move the total more than location does here — the Low–High spread reflects exactly that.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renovate a house in Rhode Island?
A standard mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3/2 home in Rhode Island runs about $26,756–$84,661 in 2026, with a most-likely figure near $46,181. Heavier gut work runs higher; light cosmetic work runs lower.
What is the biggest cost in a Rhode Island rehab?
In a typical rehab here, bedrooms is usually the largest single category at roughly $6,987–$24,260.
Is it more expensive to renovate in Rhode Island than average?
About average — construction labor in Rhode Island is close to the U.S. mean (BLS OEWS), so rehab budgets track the national norm.
How are these Rhode Island renovation costs calculated?
They start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft reference home, then adjust each line to Rhode Island using BLS OEWS construction-trade wages. They are planning estimates, not a quote — confirm with local contractors before you commit.
About these costs: ranges are compiled construction-cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft eastern-Connecticut reference home, adjusted to each state using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data (BLS OEWS, May 2025). They are planning estimates, not a quote, and do not claim per-metro material precision. Last updated June 2026.
RehabRange is built by Mitchell Haughton, a practicing eastern-Connecticut real estate investor — these are the same cost estimates behind his own property walkthroughs. How we build these numbers