2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Westerly, RI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Westerly, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $2,000 and +2% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Westerly
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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Westerly
Compare Westerly's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Falls | $1,530 |
| 2 | Cumberland | $1,530 |
| 3 | Pawtucket | $1,530 |
| 4 | Woonsocket | $1,530 |
| 5 | Warren | $1,550 |
| 6 | Johnston | $1,590 |
| 7 | West Warwick | $1,600 |
| 8 | Westerly (this page) | $1,630 |
| 9 | Coventry | $1,660 |
| 10 | Cranston | $1,725 |
| 11 | East Providence | $1,735 |
| 12 | Bristol | $1,750 |
| 13 | Providence | $1,757 |
| 14 | North Providence | $1,760 |
| 15 | South Kingstown | $1,800 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Smithfield | $2,420 |
| 2 | Portsmouth | $2,410 |
| 3 | Jamestown | $2,350 |
| 4 | Newport | $2,210 |
| 5 | Narragansett | $2,120 |
| 6 | Middletown | $2,100 |
| 7 | East Greenwich | $2,020 |
| 8 | Warwick | $1,810 |
| 9 | South Kingstown | $1,800 |
| 10 | North Providence | $1,760 |
| 11 | Providence | $1,757 |
| 12 | Bristol | $1,750 |
| 13 | East Providence | $1,735 |
| 14 | Cranston | $1,725 |
| 15 | Coventry | $1,660 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Westerly.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Westerly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groton, CT | 15.1 mi | $1,790 | +$160 (+10%) |
| Coventry, RI | 25.8 mi | $1,660 | +$30 (+2%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 28.6 mi | $2,020 | +$390 (+24%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 28.8 mi | $1,600 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Jamestown, RI | 30.2 mi | $2,350 | +$720 (+44%) |
| Cranston, RI | 36.7 mi | $1,725 | +$95 (+6%) |
| Johnston, RI | 37.1 mi | $1,590 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Portsmouth, RI | 39.6 mi | $2,410 | +$780 (+48%) |
| North Providence, RI | 40.4 mi | $1,760 | +$130 (+8%) |
| Providence, RI | 40.7 mi | $1,757 | +$127 (+8%) |
| East Providence, RI | 42 mi | $1,735 | +$105 (+6%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 45.6 mi | $1,530 | $-100 (-6%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Westerly — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Westerly?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Westerly, Rhode Island is $1,630 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $2,000.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Westerly?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,200 ($5,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Westerly expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Westerly's 2-bedroom median of $1,630 is +2% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Westerly rank for 2-bedroom rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with 2-bedroom data, Westerly ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Westerly?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include West Warwick ($1,600), Johnston ($1,590), Central Falls ($1,530).