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Johnston

·16th most expensive in Rhode Island·Rental market data updated monthly for Johnston, RI
Median rent (all units)
$2,019/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
+$54
Rising (Monthly)
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Johnston · $2,019
More expensive than 60% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,019/mo, rent takes about 34% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$81,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Johnston's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,590/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,228/yr
At $2,019/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Johnston is $2,019/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,210/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,590/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,300/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,920/mo.

At 34% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Johnston ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Johnston an affordable city for renters?

Johnston is considered moderate for renters. At $2,019/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Johnston slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Johnston?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,019/mo in Johnston.

Is rent going up or down in Johnston?

Rent in Johnston has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Johnston rent compare to other cities in Rhode Island?

Johnston is one of the more affordable cities in Rhode Island for rent, ranking #16 out of 24 tracked cities at $2,019/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Johnston?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Johnston ($2,019/mo): Central Falls ($1,721/mo), North Providence ($1,944/mo), Cranston ($2,009/mo).

How does Johnston rent compare to the national average?

Johnston's median rent of $2,019/mo is $54 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Rhode Island, it ranks #16 out of 24 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,019/mo, rent takes ~34% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Johnston 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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