Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in Rhode Island 2026
There are 2 military housing areas in Rhode Island. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $2,847/month in Newport to $3,195/month in Providence. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$3,195
Providence
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$2,847
Newport
Housing Areas
2
MHAs in RI
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | $2,847 | $2,361 | $4,137 |
| Providence | $3,195 | $2,682 | $4,008 |
How Rhode Island BAH compares
Rhode Island's 2 military housing areas average $3,021/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 32% above the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Providence, RI tops the table at $3,195/mo while Newport, RI sits at $2,847/mo — a $348 monthly difference for the same rank and dependency status.
Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file. Benchmark: E-5 with dependents across 299 market-priced MHAs nationwide.