Studio Apartment Rent in Providence, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Providence, Rhode Island as of August 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $2,281 and +4% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in 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 Providence
Compare 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 | 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 (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Providence.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston, RI | 4.1 mi | $1,315 | $-26 (-2%) |
| North Providence, RI | 4.2 mi | $1,340 | $-1 (0%) |
| East Providence, RI | 4.7 mi | $1,325 | $-16 (-1%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 5 mi | $1,170 | $-171 (-13%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 5 mi | $1,170 | $-171 (-13%) |
| Johnston, RI | 6.8 mi | $1,210 | $-131 (-10%) |
| Warwick, RI | 8.3 mi | $1,380 | +$39 (+3%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 9.9 mi | $1,170 | $-171 (-13%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 11.5 mi | $1,370 | +$29 (+2%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 11.9 mi | $2,000 | +$659 (+49%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 12 mi | $1,220 | $-121 (-9%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 13.2 mi | $1,540 | +$199 (+15%) |
Studio rent in Providence — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Providence?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Providence, Rhode Island is $1,341 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $2,281.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Providence?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,640 ($4,470/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.79/hour at a full-time job.
Is Providence expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Providence's studio median of $1,341 is +4% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 54th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Providence rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, Providence ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Providence?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Cranston ($1,315), North Providence ($1,340), East Providence ($1,325).