Studio Apartment Rent in West Warwick, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in West Warwick, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,873 and +5% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in West 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 West Warwick
Compare West 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 (this page) | $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 | $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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than West Warwick.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs West Warwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Greenwich, RI | 3.4 mi | $1,540 | +$320 (+26%) |
| Warwick, RI | 7.2 mi | $1,380 | +$160 (+13%) |
| Coventry, RI | 7.3 mi | $1,270 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Cranston, RI | 7.9 mi | $1,315 | +$95 (+8%) |
| Johnston, RI | 10.2 mi | $1,210 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Providence, RI | 12 mi | $1,341 | +$121 (+10%) |
| North Providence, RI | 12.5 mi | $1,340 | +$120 (+10%) |
| East Providence, RI | 13.5 mi | $1,325 | +$105 (+9%) |
| Jamestown, RI | 15.2 mi | $1,790 | +$570 (+47%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 16.9 mi | $1,170 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 16.9 mi | $1,170 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Portsmouth, RI | 18.9 mi | $1,820 | +$600 (+49%) |
Studio rent in West Warwick — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in West Warwick?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in West Warwick, Rhode Island is $1,220 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,873.
What income do you need to afford a studio in West Warwick?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,800 ($4,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is West Warwick expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
West Warwick's studio median of $1,220 is +5% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does West Warwick rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, West Warwick ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near West Warwick?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Johnston ($1,210), Pawtucket ($1,170), Central Falls ($1,170).