3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Westerly, RI
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Westerly, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +2% higher than the citywide median of $2,000 and +4% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Falls | $1,850 |
| 2 | Cumberland | $1,850 |
| 3 | Pawtucket | $1,850 |
| 4 | Woonsocket | $1,850 |
| 5 | Warren | $1,870 |
| 6 | Johnston | $1,920 |
| 7 | West Warwick | $1,930 |
| 8 | Coventry | $2,000 |
| 9 | Westerly (this page) | $2,040 |
| 10 | Cranston | $2,075 |
| 11 | East Providence | $2,090 |
| 12 | Bristol | $2,110 |
| 13 | Providence | $2,119 |
| 14 | North Providence | $2,120 |
| 15 | South Kingstown | $2,180 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Rhode Island
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth | $3,220 |
| 2 | Newport | $2,950 |
| 3 | North Smithfield | $2,920 |
| 4 | Jamestown | $2,830 |
| 5 | Middletown | $2,800 |
| 6 | Narragansett | $2,550 |
| 7 | East Greenwich | $2,430 |
| 8 | Warwick | $2,180 |
| 9 | South Kingstown | $2,180 |
| 10 | North Providence | $2,120 |
| 11 | Providence | $2,119 |
| 12 | Bristol | $2,110 |
| 13 | East Providence | $2,090 |
| 14 | Cranston | $2,075 |
| 15 | Westerly (this page) | $2,040 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Westerly.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Westerly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groton, CT | 15.1 mi | $2,320 | +$280 (+14%) |
| Coventry, RI | 25.8 mi | $2,000 | $-40 (-2%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 28.6 mi | $2,430 | +$390 (+19%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 28.8 mi | $1,930 | $-110 (-5%) |
| Jamestown, RI | 30.2 mi | $2,830 | +$790 (+39%) |
| Cranston, RI | 36.7 mi | $2,075 | +$35 (+2%) |
| Johnston, RI | 37.1 mi | $1,920 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Portsmouth, RI | 39.6 mi | $3,220 | +$1,180 (+58%) |
| North Providence, RI | 40.4 mi | $2,120 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Providence, RI | 40.7 mi | $2,119 | +$79 (+4%) |
| East Providence, RI | 42 mi | $2,090 | +$50 (+2%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 45.6 mi | $1,850 | $-190 (-9%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Westerly — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Westerly?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Westerly, Rhode Island is $2,040 per month. This is +2% higher than the citywide median of $2,000.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Westerly?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $81,600 ($6,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Westerly expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Westerly's 3-bedroom median of $2,040 is +4% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Westerly rank for 3-bedroom rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with 3-bedroom data, Westerly ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Westerly?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Coventry ($2,000), West Warwick ($1,930), Johnston ($1,920).