Studio Apartment Rent in Westerly, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Westerly, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $2,000 and +3% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Westerly
Compare Westerly'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 (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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 Westerly.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Westerly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groton, CT | 15.1 mi | $1,230 | $-100 (-8%) |
| Coventry, RI | 25.8 mi | $1,270 | $-60 (-5%) |
| East Greenwich, RI | 28.6 mi | $1,540 | +$210 (+16%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 28.8 mi | $1,220 | $-110 (-8%) |
| Jamestown, RI | 30.2 mi | $1,790 | +$460 (+35%) |
| Cranston, RI | 36.7 mi | $1,315 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Johnston, RI | 37.1 mi | $1,210 | $-120 (-9%) |
| Portsmouth, RI | 39.6 mi | $1,820 | +$490 (+37%) |
| North Providence, RI | 40.4 mi | $1,340 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Providence, RI | 40.7 mi | $1,341 | +$11 (+1%) |
| East Providence, RI | 42 mi | $1,325 | $-5 (0%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 45.6 mi | $1,170 | $-160 (-12%) |
Studio rent in Westerly — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Westerly?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Westerly, Rhode Island is $1,330 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $2,000.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Westerly?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,200 ($4,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Westerly expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Westerly's studio median of $1,330 is +3% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Westerly rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, Westerly ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Westerly?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Groton ($1,230), Coventry ($1,270), West Warwick ($1,220).