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South Kingstown, RI

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Bask in southern Rhode Island’s coastal charm

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Situated on the Long Island Sound, South Kingstown is a picturesque town brimming with natural beauty and small-town charm. South Kingstown is revered for its exceptional schools, ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, and its idyllic feel. Residents often choose South Kingstown for its secluded vibe, without having to sacrifice access to major cities like Providence, Boston, and New York City, which are all within easy driving distance.

Apartments in South Kingstown offer easy access to numerous outdoor destinations, including East Matunuck State Beach, Scarborough State Beach, Narragansett Town Beach, Tustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, and Great Swamp Management Area. Direct access to U.S. 1 makes getting around from South Kingstown simple.

Transportation

54

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Matunuck School

Public

Grades K-4

205 Students

8
out of 10

Broad Rock Middle School

Public

Grades 5-6

362 Students

7
out of 10

West Kingston School

Public

Grades K-4

306 Students

7
out of 10

Peace Dale School

Public

Grades K-4

354 Students

5
out of 10

Wakefield School

Public

Grades PK-4

183 Students

5
out of 10

Curtis Corner Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

412 Students

Rating Unavailable

South Kingstown High

Public

Grades 9-12

789 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • East Matunuck State Beach
  • Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge
  • Scarborough Beach Complex
  • Fishermans Memorial State Park
  • Salty Brine State Beach

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.