Studio Apartment Rent in South Kingstown, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in South Kingstown, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +50% lower than the citywide median of $2,713 and +6% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in South 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 South Kingstown
Compare South 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 | 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 (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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 South Kingstown.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs South Kingstown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown, RI | 12.3 mi | $1,790 | +$420 (+31%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 15.5 mi | $1,540 | +$170 (+12%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 17.6 mi | $1,220 | $-150 (-11%) |
| Middletown, RI | 18.6 mi | $1,590 | +$220 (+16%) |
| Coventry, RI | 19.8 mi | $1,270 | $-100 (-7%) |
| Warwick, RI | 20.9 mi | $1,380 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Portsmouth, RI | 22 mi | $1,820 | +$450 (+33%) |
| Cranston, RI | 24.6 mi | $1,315 | $-55 (-4%) |
| Johnston, RI | 27.9 mi | $1,210 | $-160 (-12%) |
| East Providence, RI | 28.2 mi | $1,325 | $-45 (-3%) |
| Providence, RI | 28.6 mi | $1,341 | $-29 (-2%) |
| North Providence, RI | 30 mi | $1,340 | $-30 (-2%) |
Studio rent in South Kingstown — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in South Kingstown?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in South Kingstown, Rhode Island is $1,370 per month. This is +50% below the citywide median of $2,713.
What income do you need to afford a studio in South Kingstown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,800 ($4,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is South Kingstown expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
South Kingstown's studio median of $1,370 is +6% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 56th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does South Kingstown rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, South Kingstown ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near South Kingstown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include West Warwick ($1,220), Coventry ($1,270), Cranston ($1,315).