Studio Apartment Rent in Pawtucket, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pawtucket, Rhode Island as of August 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,912 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Pawtucket
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 Pawtucket
Compare Pawtucket'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 (this page) | $1,170 |
| 4 | Woonsocket | $1,170 |
| 5 | Warren | $1,180 |
| 6 | Johnston | $1,210 |
| 7 | West Warwick | $1,220 |
| 8 | Coventry | $1,270 |
| 9 | North Kingstown | $1,290 |
| 10 | Cranston | $1,315 |
| 11 | East Providence | $1,325 |
| 12 | Westerly | $1,330 |
| 13 | Bristol | $1,340 |
| 14 | North Providence | $1,340 |
| 15 | Providence | $1,341 |
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 | $1,290 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Pawtucket.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pawtucket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Falls, RI | 1.9 mi | $1,170 | — |
| Providence, RI | 5 mi | $1,341 | +$171 (+15%) |
| East Providence, RI | 5.6 mi | $1,325 | +$155 (+13%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 6.6 mi | $1,370 | +$200 (+17%) |
| North Providence, RI | 7.2 mi | $1,340 | +$170 (+15%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 7.2 mi | $2,000 | +$830 (+71%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 7.5 mi | $1,170 | — |
| Cranston, RI | 9 mi | $1,315 | +$145 (+12%) |
| Johnston, RI | 10.8 mi | $1,210 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Warwick, RI | 12.3 mi | $1,380 | +$210 (+18%) |
| Woonsocket, RI | 12.5 mi | $1,170 | — |
| Mansfield, MA | 14.5 mi | $2,000 | +$830 (+71%) |
Studio rent in Pawtucket — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pawtucket?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is $1,170 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,912.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pawtucket?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,800 ($3,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pawtucket expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pawtucket's studio median of $1,170 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pawtucket rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, Pawtucket ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pawtucket?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Pawtucket.