Studio Apartment Rent in Central Falls, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island as of August 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,694 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Central Falls
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 Central Falls
Compare Central Falls's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Rhode Island
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Falls (this page) | $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 | $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 | $1,340 |
| 12 | Westerly | $1,330 |
| 13 | East Providence | $1,325 |
| 14 | Cranston | $1,315 |
| 15 | North Kingstown | $1,290 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Central Falls.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Central Falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawtucket, RI | 1.9 mi | $1,170 | — |
| Providence, RI | 5 mi | $1,341 | +$171 (+15%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 5.8 mi | $1,170 | — |
| North Providence, RI | 6 mi | $1,340 | +$170 (+15%) |
| East Providence, RI | 7 mi | $1,325 | +$155 (+13%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 7 mi | $2,000 | +$830 (+71%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 7.4 mi | $1,370 | +$200 (+17%) |
| Cranston, RI | 9.1 mi | $1,315 | +$145 (+12%) |
| Johnston, RI | 9.7 mi | $1,210 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Woonsocket, RI | 10.6 mi | $1,170 | — |
| Warwick, RI | 13.1 mi | $1,380 | +$210 (+18%) |
| Franklin, MA | 13.5 mi | $2,000 | +$830 (+71%) |
Studio rent in Central Falls — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Central Falls?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Central Falls, Rhode Island is $1,170 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,694.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Central Falls?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,800 ($3,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Central Falls expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Central Falls's studio median of $1,170 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Central Falls rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, Central Falls ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Central Falls?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Central Falls.