1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Jamestown, RI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Jamestown, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +45% lower than the citywide median of $3,500 and +38% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Jamestown
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 Jamestown
Compare Jamestown'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 | $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 | Cranston | $1,410 |
| 11 | East Providence | $1,420 |
| 12 | Bristol | $1,430 |
| 13 | North Providence | $1,440 |
| 14 | Providence | $1,440 |
| 15 | Warwick | $1,475 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Smithfield | $1,980 |
| 2 | Jamestown (this page) | $1,920 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | $1,840 |
| 4 | Narragansett | $1,730 |
| 5 | Newport | $1,680 |
| 6 | East Greenwich | $1,650 |
| 7 | Middletown | $1,600 |
| 8 | South Kingstown | $1,490 |
| 9 | Warwick | $1,475 |
| 10 | Providence | $1,440 |
| 11 | North Providence | $1,440 |
| 12 | Bristol | $1,430 |
| 13 | East Providence | $1,420 |
| 14 | Cranston | $1,410 |
| 15 | Coventry | $1,360 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Jamestown.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Jamestown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport, RI | 4.4 mi | $1,680 | $-240 (-12%) |
| Middletown, RI | 6.7 mi | $1,600 | $-320 (-17%) |
| Portsmouth, RI | 9.7 mi | $1,840 | $-80 (-4%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 11.8 mi | $1,650 | $-270 (-14%) |
| Warwick, RI | 13.5 mi | $1,475 | $-445 (-23%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 15.2 mi | $1,310 | $-610 (-32%) |
| Cranston, RI | 18.7 mi | $1,410 | $-510 (-27%) |
| East Providence, RI | 19.6 mi | $1,420 | $-500 (-26%) |
| Coventry, RI | 21.2 mi | $1,360 | $-560 (-29%) |
| Providence, RI | 21.8 mi | $1,440 | $-480 (-25%) |
| Johnston, RI | 24 mi | $1,300 | $-620 (-32%) |
| North Providence, RI | 24.7 mi | $1,440 | $-480 (-25%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Jamestown — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Jamestown?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Jamestown, Rhode Island is $1,920 per month. This is +45% below the citywide median of $3,500.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Jamestown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $76,800 ($6,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Jamestown expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Jamestown's 1-bedroom median of $1,920 is +38% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Jamestown rank for 1-bedroom rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with 1-bedroom data, Jamestown ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Jamestown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Newport ($1,680), Middletown ($1,600), Portsmouth ($1,840).