Rhode Island, official name State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is the smallest state by area, and the 8th smallest by population. Rhode Island was the first of the thirteen original American colonies to declare independence from British rule, signaling the start of the American Revolution. Rhode Island was also the last of the original thirteen states to ratify the United States Constitution. Rhode Island apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Rhode Island apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.