Studio Apartment Rent in North Providence, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in North Providence, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,944 and +4% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in North Providence
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 Providence
Compare North Providence'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 (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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 North Providence.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs North Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston, RI | 3.8 mi | $1,210 | $-130 (-10%) |
| Providence, RI | 4.2 mi | $1,341 | +$1 (0%) |
| Cranston, RI | 6 mi | $1,315 | $-25 (-2%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 6 mi | $1,170 | $-170 (-13%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 7.2 mi | $1,170 | $-170 (-13%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 8.3 mi | $1,170 | $-170 (-13%) |
| East Providence, RI | 8.8 mi | $1,325 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Woonsocket, RI | 10.3 mi | $1,170 | $-170 (-13%) |
| Warwick, RI | 11.2 mi | $1,380 | +$40 (+3%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 12.5 mi | $1,220 | $-120 (-9%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 12.5 mi | $2,000 | +$660 (+49%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 13.4 mi | $1,370 | +$30 (+2%) |
Studio rent in North Providence — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in North Providence?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in North Providence, Rhode Island is $1,340 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,944.
What income do you need to afford a studio in North Providence?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,600 ($4,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is North Providence expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
North Providence's studio median of $1,340 is +4% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does North Providence rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, North Providence ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near North Providence?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Johnston ($1,210), Cranston ($1,315), Central Falls ($1,170).