Studio Apartment Rent in Johnston, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Johnston, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,019 and +6% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Johnston
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 Johnston
Compare Johnston'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 (this page) | $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 | $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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Johnston.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Johnston |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Providence, RI | 3.8 mi | $1,340 | +$130 (+11%) |
| Cranston, RI | 6.2 mi | $1,315 | +$105 (+9%) |
| Providence, RI | 6.8 mi | $1,341 | +$131 (+11%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 9.7 mi | $1,170 | $-40 (-3%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 10.2 mi | $1,220 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 10.8 mi | $1,170 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Warwick, RI | 11.2 mi | $1,380 | +$170 (+14%) |
| East Providence, RI | 11.3 mi | $1,325 | +$115 (+10%) |
| Coventry, RI | 11.5 mi | $1,270 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 11.5 mi | $1,170 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Woonsocket, RI | 12.1 mi | $1,170 | $-40 (-3%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 12.9 mi | $1,540 | +$330 (+27%) |
Studio rent in Johnston — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Johnston?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Johnston, Rhode Island is $1,210 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,019.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Johnston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,400 ($4,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Johnston expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Johnston's studio median of $1,210 is +6% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 44th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Johnston rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, Johnston ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Johnston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Central Falls ($1,170), Pawtucket ($1,170), Cumberland ($1,170).