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North Kingstown

·7th most expensive in Rhode Island·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,674/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.1%
vs US Median
+$709
Falling (Monthly)
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North Kingstown · $2,674
More expensive than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
45% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,674/mo, rent takes about 45% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$107,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using North Kingstown's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,490
Research median
$1,690/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$32,088/yr
At $2,674/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
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Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -8.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in North Kingstown is $2,674/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,290/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,690/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,380/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,040/mo.

At 45% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), North Kingstown ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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Is North Kingstown an affordable city for renters?

North Kingstown is considered stretched for renters. At $2,674/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. North Kingstown significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in North Kingstown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,674/mo in North Kingstown.

Is rent going up or down in North Kingstown?

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

How does North Kingstown rent compare to other cities in Rhode Island?

North Kingstown is one of the pricier cities in Rhode Island for rent, ranking #7 out of 23 tracked cities at $2,674/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than North Kingstown?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than North Kingstown ($2,674/mo): West Warwick ($1,873/mo), Warwick ($2,220/mo), Narragansett ($2,653/mo).

How does North Kingstown rent compare to the national average?

North Kingstown's median rent of $2,674/mo is $709 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Rhode Island, it ranks #7 out of 23 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $2,674/mo, rent takes ~45% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

North Kingstown 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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