Studio Apartment Rent in Warwick, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Warwick, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $2,220 and +7% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Warwick
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 Warwick
Compare Warwick'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 | $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 (this page) | $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 Warwick.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Warwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston, RI | 5.3 mi | $1,315 | $-65 (-5%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 6.3 mi | $1,540 | +$160 (+12%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 7.2 mi | $1,220 | $-160 (-12%) |
| East Providence, RI | 7.4 mi | $1,325 | $-55 (-4%) |
| Providence, RI | 8.3 mi | $1,341 | $-39 (-3%) |
| North Providence, RI | 11.2 mi | $1,340 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Johnston, RI | 11.2 mi | $1,210 | $-170 (-12%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 12.3 mi | $1,170 | $-210 (-15%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 13.1 mi | $1,170 | $-210 (-15%) |
| Portsmouth, RI | 13.3 mi | $1,820 | +$440 (+32%) |
| Jamestown, RI | 13.5 mi | $1,790 | +$410 (+30%) |
| Coventry, RI | 14.2 mi | $1,270 | $-110 (-8%) |
Studio rent in Warwick — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Warwick?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Warwick, Rhode Island is $1,380 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $2,220.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Warwick?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $55,200 ($4,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Warwick expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Warwick's studio median of $1,380 is +7% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Warwick rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, Warwick ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Warwick?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Cranston ($1,315), West Warwick ($1,220), East Providence ($1,325).