Delightfully sunny cottage, located within a short walk to both First and Second beach, very desirable neighborhood, 5 minutes to downtown Newport, 10 minutes to Navy Base, southern yellow pine floors, open floor plan with galley kitchen, large basement with plenty of storage room, large yard, patio area, off street parking. Very efficient direct vent natural gas heating provides efficient heat and hot water. Southern exposure opens this home to natural sunlight and the prevailing SW breeze. No smoking. Tenant pays sewer and water charges, gas, electric.
Lease term is negotiable. Long term lease of 1 year is minimum. Multi year lease is desirable. Tenants pay all utilities including gas, electric, water, sewer. This home is internet ready. None smoking or vaping property.
House for rent
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$3,850/mo
Fees may apply
185 Center Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
3beds
1,200sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Ceiling fan
Hookups laundry
Off street parking
Baseboard, fireplace
What's special
Sunny cottagePatio areaLarge yardOff street parkingSouthern yellow pine floors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 27, 2026 at 10:39pm
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, WD Hookup, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Data
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Attic: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard, Lawn, Living room, No Utilities included in rent, Sewage not included in rent, Water not included in rent, walk to First Beach
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: MIDDM0115BSEL275
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1997
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Middletown
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/1/2026 | Price change | $3,850+1.3%$3/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,800+15.2%$3/sqft |
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| 8/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/13/2023 | Price change | $3,300-5.7%$3/sqft |
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| 6/30/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,500$3/sqft |
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| 6/22/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/1/2023 | Price change | $3,500-5.4%$3/sqft |
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| 5/6/2023 | Price change | $3,700+2.8%$3/sqft |
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| 5/4/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,600+20%$3/sqft |
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| 7/23/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/9/2021 | Listed for rent | $3,000+20%$3/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/11/2020 | Listing removed | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 4/27/2020 | Price change | $2,500+4.2%$2/sqft |
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| 3/3/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 1/29/2020 | Listing removed | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 7/6/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,400+6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 3/3/2016 | Listing removed | $2,250$2/sqft |
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| 1/7/2016 | Listed for rent | $2,250+20%$2/sqft |
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| 2/6/2013 | Listing removed | $1,875$2/sqft |
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| 10/25/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,875$2/sqft |
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| 3/31/2012 | Listing removed | $1,875$2/sqft |
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| 3/25/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,875$2/sqft |
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| 10/6/1997 | Sold | $44,000$37/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 02842
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Aquidneck SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Joseph H. Gaudet SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 6/10Middletown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Middletown
- 02842
- 185 Center Ave







