1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Cumberland, RI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cumberland, Rhode Island as of August 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $2,230 and +10% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Cumberland
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Cumberland
Compare Cumberland's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Falls | $1,260 |
| 2 | Cumberland (this page) | $1,260 |
| 3 | Pawtucket | $1,260 |
| 4 | Woonsocket | $1,260 |
| 5 | Warren | $1,270 |
| 6 | Johnston | $1,300 |
| 7 | West Warwick | $1,310 |
| 8 | Westerly | $1,340 |
| 9 | Coventry | $1,360 |
| 10 | North Kingstown | $1,380 |
| 11 | Cranston | $1,410 |
| 12 | East Providence | $1,420 |
| 13 | Bristol | $1,430 |
| 14 | North Providence | $1,440 |
| 15 | Providence | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Smithfield | $1,980 |
| 2 | Portsmouth | $1,840 |
| 3 | Narragansett | $1,730 |
| 4 | Newport | $1,680 |
| 5 | East Greenwich | $1,650 |
| 6 | Middletown | $1,600 |
| 7 | South Kingstown | $1,490 |
| 8 | Warwick | $1,475 |
| 9 | Providence | $1,440 |
| 10 | North Providence | $1,440 |
| 11 | Bristol | $1,430 |
| 12 | East Providence | $1,420 |
| 13 | Cranston | $1,410 |
| 14 | North Kingstown | $1,380 |
| 15 | Coventry | $1,360 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Cumberland.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket, RI | 5.5 mi | $1,260 | — |
| Central Falls, RI | 5.8 mi | $1,260 | — |
| North Attleboro, MA | 6.5 mi | $2,140 | +$880 (+70%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 7.5 mi | $1,260 | — |
| Bellingham, MA | 8.2 mi | $2,190 | +$930 (+74%) |
| Franklin, MA | 8.2 mi | $2,140 | +$880 (+70%) |
| North Providence, RI | 8.3 mi | $1,440 | +$180 (+14%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 9.6 mi | $1,470 | +$210 (+17%) |
| Providence, RI | 9.9 mi | $1,440 | +$180 (+14%) |
| Johnston, RI | 11.5 mi | $1,300 | +$40 (+3%) |
| East Providence, RI | 12.9 mi | $1,420 | +$160 (+13%) |
| Cranston, RI | 13.6 mi | $1,410 | +$150 (+12%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Cumberland — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cumberland?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Cumberland, Rhode Island is $1,260 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $2,230.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Cumberland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,400 ($4,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cumberland expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Cumberland's 1-bedroom median of $1,260 is +10% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cumberland rank for 1-bedroom rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with 1-bedroom data, Cumberland ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Cumberland?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Cumberland.