4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bristol, RI
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bristol, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +17% higher than the citywide median of $2,181 and +2% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Bristol
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bristol
Compare Bristol's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Falls | $2,290 |
| 2 | Cumberland | $2,290 |
| 3 | Pawtucket | $2,290 |
| 4 | Warren | $2,290 |
| 5 | Woonsocket | $2,290 |
| 6 | Johnston | $2,320 |
| 7 | West Warwick | $2,340 |
| 8 | Coventry | $2,430 |
| 9 | Westerly | $2,510 |
| 10 | Cranston | $2,525 |
| 11 | East Providence | $2,535 |
| 12 | Bristol (this page) | $2,560 |
| 13 | North Providence | $2,570 |
| 14 | Providence | $2,584 |
| 15 | Warwick | $2,645 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth | $3,650 |
| 2 | North Smithfield | $3,540 |
| 3 | Jamestown | $3,440 |
| 4 | Newport | $3,340 |
| 5 | Middletown | $3,240 |
| 6 | Narragansett | $3,100 |
| 7 | East Greenwich | $2,950 |
| 8 | South Kingstown | $2,700 |
| 9 | Warwick | $2,645 |
| 10 | Providence | $2,584 |
| 11 | North Providence | $2,570 |
| 12 | Bristol (this page) | $2,560 |
| 13 | East Providence | $2,535 |
| 14 | Cranston | $2,525 |
| 15 | Westerly | $2,510 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Bristol.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Bristol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, RI | 6.2 mi | $3,650 | +$1,090 (+43%) |
| Warwick, RI | 10 mi | $2,645 | +$85 (+3%) |
| East Providence, RI | 10.1 mi | $2,535 | $-25 (-1%) |
| Middletown, RI | 10.9 mi | $3,240 | +$680 (+27%) |
| Jamestown, RI | 13.5 mi | $3,440 | +$880 (+34%) |
| Cranston, RI | 13.9 mi | $2,525 | $-35 (-1%) |
| Newport, RI | 14 mi | $3,340 | +$780 (+30%) |
| Providence, RI | 14.4 mi | $2,584 | +$24 (+1%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 14.8 mi | $2,950 | +$390 (+15%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 15.3 mi | $2,290 | $-270 (-11%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 16.9 mi | $2,340 | $-220 (-9%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 17 mi | $2,290 | $-270 (-11%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Bristol — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bristol?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Bristol, Rhode Island is $2,560 per month. This is +17% higher than the citywide median of $2,181.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Bristol?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $102,400 ($8,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $49.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bristol expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bristol's 4+ bedroom median of $2,560 is +2% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bristol rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with 4+ bedroom data, Bristol ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Bristol?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include East Providence ($2,535), Cranston ($2,525), Pawtucket ($2,290).