Studio Apartment Rent in Cumberland, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cumberland, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +46% lower than the citywide median of $2,160 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Cumberland
Compare Cumberland'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 (this page) | $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 | $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 | $1,315 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Cumberland.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket, RI | 5.5 mi | $1,170 | — |
| Central Falls, RI | 5.8 mi | $1,170 | — |
| North Attleboro, MA | 6.5 mi | $2,000 | +$830 (+71%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 7.5 mi | $1,170 | — |
| Bellingham, MA | 8.2 mi | $2,070 | +$900 (+77%) |
| Franklin, MA | 8.2 mi | $2,000 | +$830 (+71%) |
| North Providence, RI | 8.3 mi | $1,340 | +$170 (+15%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 9.6 mi | $1,370 | +$200 (+17%) |
| Providence, RI | 9.9 mi | $1,341 | +$171 (+15%) |
| Johnston, RI | 11.5 mi | $1,210 | +$40 (+3%) |
| East Providence, RI | 12.9 mi | $1,325 | +$155 (+13%) |
| Cranston, RI | 13.6 mi | $1,315 | +$145 (+12%) |
Studio rent in Cumberland — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cumberland?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cumberland, Rhode Island is $1,170 per month. This is +46% below the citywide median of $2,160.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cumberland?
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 Cumberland expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cumberland'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 Cumberland rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, Cumberland ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cumberland?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Cumberland.