Studio Apartment Rent in Bristol, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bristol, Rhode Island as of August 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $2,401 and +4% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bristol
Compare Bristol's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Rhode Island
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Falls | $1,170 |
| 2 | Cumberland | $1,170 |
| 3 | Pawtucket | $1,170 |
| 4 | Woonsocket | $1,170 |
| 5 | Warren | $1,180 |
| 6 | Johnston | $1,210 |
| 7 | West Warwick | $1,220 |
| 8 | Coventry | $1,270 |
| 9 | North Kingstown | $1,290 |
| 10 | Cranston | $1,315 |
| 11 | East Providence | $1,325 |
| 12 | Westerly | $1,330 |
| 13 | Bristol (this page) | $1,340 |
| 14 | North Providence | $1,340 |
| 15 | Providence | $1,341 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Rhode Island
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Smithfield | $1,850 |
| 2 | Portsmouth | $1,820 |
| 3 | Newport | $1,670 |
| 4 | Narragansett | $1,620 |
| 5 | Middletown | $1,590 |
| 6 | East Greenwich | $1,540 |
| 7 | Warwick | $1,380 |
| 8 | South Kingstown | $1,370 |
| 9 | Providence | $1,341 |
| 10 | North Providence | $1,340 |
| 11 | Bristol (this page) | $1,340 |
| 12 | Westerly | $1,330 |
| 13 | East Providence | $1,325 |
| 14 | Cranston | $1,315 |
| 15 | North Kingstown | $1,290 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bristol.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bristol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, RI | 6.2 mi | $1,820 | +$480 (+36%) |
| Warwick, RI | 10 mi | $1,380 | +$40 (+3%) |
| East Providence, RI | 10.1 mi | $1,325 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Middletown, RI | 10.9 mi | $1,590 | +$250 (+19%) |
| Cranston, RI | 13.9 mi | $1,315 | $-25 (-2%) |
| Newport, RI | 14 mi | $1,670 | +$330 (+25%) |
| North Kingstown, RI | 14.2 mi | $1,290 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Providence, RI | 14.4 mi | $1,341 | +$1 (0%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 14.8 mi | $1,540 | +$200 (+15%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 15.3 mi | $1,170 | $-170 (-13%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 16.9 mi | $1,220 | $-120 (-9%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 17 mi | $1,170 | $-170 (-13%) |
Studio rent in Bristol — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bristol?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bristol, Rhode Island is $1,340 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $2,401.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bristol?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,600 ($4,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bristol expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bristol's studio median of $1,340 is +4% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bristol rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, Bristol ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bristol?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include East Providence ($1,325), Cranston ($1,315), North Kingstown ($1,290).