Studio Apartment Rent in North Smithfield, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in North Smithfield, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $2,293 and +43% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in North Smithfield
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 Smithfield
Compare North Smithfield'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 | $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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than North Smithfield.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs North Smithfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket, RI | 5.9 mi | $1,170 | $-680 (-37%) |
| Bellingham, MA | 9.5 mi | $2,070 | +$220 (+12%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 11 mi | $1,170 | $-680 (-37%) |
| Milford, MA | 12.2 mi | $1,470 | $-380 (-21%) |
| North Providence, RI | 12.4 mi | $1,340 | $-510 (-28%) |
| Johnston, RI | 12.4 mi | $1,210 | $-640 (-35%) |
| Franklin, MA | 13.6 mi | $2,000 | +$150 (+8%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 15.1 mi | $1,170 | $-680 (-37%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 16.2 mi | $2,440 | +$590 (+32%) |
| Providence, RI | 16.4 mi | $1,341 | $-509 (-28%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 17 mi | $1,170 | $-680 (-37%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 17.4 mi | $2,000 | +$150 (+8%) |
Studio rent in North Smithfield — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in North Smithfield?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in North Smithfield, Rhode Island is $1,850 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $2,293.
What income do you need to afford a studio in North Smithfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,000 ($6,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is North Smithfield expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
North Smithfield's studio median of $1,850 is +43% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does North Smithfield rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, North Smithfield ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near North Smithfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Woonsocket ($1,170), Cumberland ($1,170), Milford ($1,470).