Studio Apartment Rent in Jamestown, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Jamestown, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +49% lower than the citywide median of $3,500 and +39% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Jamestown
Compare Jamestown'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 | $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 (this page) | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Jamestown.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Jamestown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport, RI | 4.4 mi | $1,670 | $-120 (-7%) |
| Middletown, RI | 6.7 mi | $1,590 | $-200 (-11%) |
| Portsmouth, RI | 9.7 mi | $1,820 | +$30 (+2%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 11.8 mi | $1,540 | $-250 (-14%) |
| Warwick, RI | 13.5 mi | $1,380 | $-410 (-23%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 15.2 mi | $1,220 | $-570 (-32%) |
| Cranston, RI | 18.7 mi | $1,315 | $-475 (-27%) |
| East Providence, RI | 19.6 mi | $1,325 | $-465 (-26%) |
| Coventry, RI | 21.2 mi | $1,270 | $-520 (-29%) |
| Providence, RI | 21.8 mi | $1,341 | $-449 (-25%) |
| Johnston, RI | 24 mi | $1,210 | $-580 (-32%) |
| North Providence, RI | 24.7 mi | $1,340 | $-450 (-25%) |
Studio rent in Jamestown — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Jamestown?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Jamestown, Rhode Island is $1,790 per month. This is +49% below the citywide median of $3,500.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Jamestown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,600 ($5,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Jamestown expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Jamestown's studio median of $1,790 is +39% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Jamestown rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, Jamestown ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Jamestown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Newport ($1,670), Middletown ($1,590), East Greenwich ($1,540).