Studio Apartment Rent in North Kingstown, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in North Kingstown, Rhode Island as of June 2026. That's +52% lower than the citywide median of $2,674 and in line with the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in North Kingstown
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 North Kingstown
Compare North Kingstown'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 | Johnston | $1,210 |
| 6 | West Warwick | $1,220 |
| 7 | Coventry | $1,270 |
| 8 | North Kingstown (this page) | $1,290 |
| 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 | Newport | $1,670 |
| 4 | Narragansett | $1,620 |
| 5 | Middletown | $1,590 |
| 6 | East Greenwich | $1,540 |
| 7 | Warwick | $1,380 |
| 8 | South Kingstown | $1,370 |
| 9 | Providence | $1,341 |
| 10 | North Providence | $1,340 |
| 11 | Bristol | $1,340 |
| 12 | Westerly | $1,330 |
| 13 | East Providence | $1,325 |
| 14 | Cranston | $1,315 |
| 15 | North Kingstown (this page) | $1,290 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than North Kingstown.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs North Kingstown |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Greenwich, RI | 4.2 mi | $1,540 | +$250 (+19%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 7.4 mi | $1,220 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Warwick, RI | 8.4 mi | $1,380 | +$90 (+7%) |
| Newport, RI | 12.2 mi | $1,670 | +$380 (+29%) |
| Cranston, RI | 12.6 mi | $1,315 | +$25 (+2%) |
| Middletown, RI | 13.2 mi | $1,590 | +$300 (+23%) |
| Coventry, RI | 13.5 mi | $1,270 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Portsmouth, RI | 13.7 mi | $1,820 | +$530 (+41%) |
| East Providence, RI | 15.7 mi | $1,325 | +$35 (+3%) |
| Providence, RI | 16.4 mi | $1,341 | +$51 (+4%) |
| Johnston, RI | 17 mi | $1,210 | $-80 (-6%) |
| North Providence, RI | 18.4 mi | $1,340 | +$50 (+4%) |
Studio rent in North Kingstown — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in North Kingstown?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in North Kingstown, Rhode Island is $1,290 per month. This is +52% below the citywide median of $2,674.
What income do you need to afford a studio in North Kingstown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,600 ($4,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is North Kingstown expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
North Kingstown's studio median of $1,290 is right at the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 49th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does North Kingstown rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 22 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, North Kingstown ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near North Kingstown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include West Warwick ($1,220), Coventry ($1,270), Johnston ($1,210).