Studio Apartment Rent in Cranston, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cranston, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $2,009 and +2% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cranston
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 Cranston
Compare Cranston'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 | Cranston (this page) | $1,315 |
| 10 | East Providence | $1,325 |
| 11 | Westerly | $1,330 |
| 12 | Bristol | $1,340 |
| 13 | North Providence | $1,340 |
| 14 | Providence | $1,341 |
| 15 | South Kingstown | $1,370 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Rhode Island
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Smithfield | $1,850 |
| 2 | Portsmouth | $1,820 |
| 3 | Jamestown | $1,790 |
| 4 | Newport | $1,670 |
| 5 | Narragansett | $1,620 |
| 6 | Middletown | $1,590 |
| 7 | East Greenwich | $1,540 |
| 8 | Warwick | $1,380 |
| 9 | South Kingstown | $1,370 |
| 10 | Providence | $1,341 |
| 11 | North Providence | $1,340 |
| 12 | Bristol | $1,340 |
| 13 | Westerly | $1,330 |
| 14 | East Providence | $1,325 |
| 15 | Cranston (this page) | $1,315 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cranston.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cranston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | 4.1 mi | $1,341 | +$26 (+2%) |
| Warwick, RI | 5.3 mi | $1,380 | +$65 (+5%) |
| North Providence, RI | 6 mi | $1,340 | +$25 (+2%) |
| Johnston, RI | 6.2 mi | $1,210 | $-105 (-8%) |
| East Providence, RI | 6.4 mi | $1,325 | +$10 (+1%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 7.9 mi | $1,220 | $-95 (-7%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 9 mi | $1,170 | $-145 (-11%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 9.1 mi | $1,170 | $-145 (-11%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 9.2 mi | $1,540 | +$225 (+17%) |
| Coventry, RI | 12.9 mi | $1,270 | $-45 (-3%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 13.6 mi | $1,170 | $-145 (-11%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 15.4 mi | $1,370 | +$55 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Cranston — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cranston?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cranston, Rhode Island is $1,315 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $2,009.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cranston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,600 ($4,383/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.29/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cranston expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cranston's studio median of $1,315 is +2% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cranston rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, Cranston ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cranston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Johnston ($1,210), West Warwick ($1,220), Pawtucket ($1,170).