Studio Apartment Rent in East Providence, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in East Providence, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,908 and +3% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in East Providence
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 Providence
Compare East Providence'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 | $1,315 |
| 10 | East Providence (this page) | $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 (this page) | $1,325 |
| 15 | Cranston | $1,315 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than East Providence.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs East Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | 4.7 mi | $1,341 | +$16 (+1%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 5.6 mi | $1,170 | $-155 (-12%) |
| Cranston, RI | 6.4 mi | $1,315 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 7 mi | $1,170 | $-155 (-12%) |
| Warwick, RI | 7.4 mi | $1,380 | +$55 (+4%) |
| North Providence, RI | 8.8 mi | $1,340 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 10.5 mi | $1,370 | +$45 (+3%) |
| Johnston, RI | 11.3 mi | $1,210 | $-115 (-9%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 12.5 mi | $2,000 | +$675 (+51%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 12.9 mi | $1,170 | $-155 (-12%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 13.5 mi | $1,220 | $-105 (-8%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 13.5 mi | $1,540 | +$215 (+16%) |
Studio rent in East Providence — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in East Providence?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in East Providence, Rhode Island is $1,325 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,908.
What income do you need to afford a studio in East Providence?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,000 ($4,417/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.48/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Providence expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
East Providence's studio median of $1,325 is +3% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Providence rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, East Providence ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near East Providence?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Pawtucket ($1,170), Cranston ($1,315), Central Falls ($1,170).