Studio Apartment Rent in East Greenwich, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in East Greenwich, Rhode Island as of August 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $2,675 and +19% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in East Greenwich
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 East Greenwich
Compare East Greenwich'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 | $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 (this page) | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than East Greenwich.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs East Greenwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Warwick, RI | 3.4 mi | $1,220 | $-320 (-21%) |
| North Kingstown, RI | 4.2 mi | $1,290 | $-250 (-16%) |
| Warwick, RI | 6.3 mi | $1,380 | $-160 (-10%) |
| Cranston, RI | 9.2 mi | $1,315 | $-225 (-15%) |
| Coventry, RI | 10.1 mi | $1,270 | $-270 (-18%) |
| Johnston, RI | 12.9 mi | $1,210 | $-330 (-21%) |
| Providence, RI | 13.2 mi | $1,341 | $-199 (-13%) |
| East Providence, RI | 13.5 mi | $1,325 | $-215 (-14%) |
| North Providence, RI | 14.7 mi | $1,340 | $-200 (-13%) |
| Portsmouth, RI | 16 mi | $1,820 | +$280 (+18%) |
| Newport, RI | 16 mi | $1,670 | +$130 (+8%) |
| Middletown, RI | 16.5 mi | $1,590 | +$50 (+3%) |
Studio rent in East Greenwich — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in East Greenwich?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in East Greenwich, Rhode Island is $1,540 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $2,675.
What income do you need to afford a studio in East Greenwich?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,600 ($5,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Greenwich expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
East Greenwich's studio median of $1,540 is +19% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 67th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Greenwich rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, East Greenwich ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near East Greenwich?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include West Warwick ($1,220), North Kingstown ($1,290), Warwick ($1,380).