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Ragnaroknight t1_j4rvbbs wrote

These buildings aren't even in Newport, it's in Middletown right across from all the fast food places.

Downtown is a pretty far walk, this location isn't even that desirable as far as the island goes.

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MavDrake OP t1_j4rvxix wrote

One of my other coworkers rents down by the newport hospital. His rent is $2700 for a 2br that's 1000 Sq ft or so with no washer or dryer in unit. Also, appliances might be older then him too.

That "in walking distance " is a premium charge!

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Ragnaroknight t1_j4rwkw4 wrote

I was living in Newport up until about 3 years ago. Rent for a 3 bedroom was $1650 ON BROADWAY. Then it randomly went up to like $2400.

I now have a mortgage in Tiverton its way cheaper than the island. I do miss the walkability of Newport, but not for those prices.

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MyDarkFire t1_j4vgbuc wrote

I work out of that area and so I'm in Jamestown, middletown, and Newport a lot. Every time one of my customers asks if I live in one of those places I struggle not to scoff. Make the money to get a place in one of those locations but find it absolutely galling to be charged that much for rent/mortgage. Nah...

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