Studio Apartment Rent in Woonsocket, RI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Woonsocket, Rhode Island as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,684 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Woonsocket
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 Woonsocket
Compare Woonsocket'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 (this page) | $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 | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Woonsocket.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Woonsocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, MA | 5.5 mi | $2,070 | +$900 (+77%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 5.5 mi | $1,170 | — |
| Franklin, MA | 8.4 mi | $2,000 | +$830 (+71%) |
| North Providence, RI | 10.3 mi | $1,340 | +$170 (+15%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 10.6 mi | $1,170 | — |
| Milford, MA | 10.9 mi | $1,470 | +$300 (+26%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 11.6 mi | $2,000 | +$830 (+71%) |
| Johnston, RI | 12.1 mi | $1,210 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 12.5 mi | $1,170 | — |
| Providence, RI | 13.5 mi | $1,341 | +$171 (+15%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 15 mi | $1,370 | +$200 (+17%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 15.6 mi | $2,440 | +$1,270 (+109%) |
Studio rent in Woonsocket — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Woonsocket?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Woonsocket, Rhode Island is $1,170 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,684.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Woonsocket?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,800 ($3,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Woonsocket expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Woonsocket's studio median of $1,170 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Woonsocket rank for studio rent in Rhode Island?
Among the 23 cities in Rhode Island with studio data, Woonsocket ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Woonsocket?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Woonsocket.