Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Providence, RI from $500 (116 Rentals)

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20 Newman Ave

East ProvidenceRI02916

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East Providence, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Providence Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Providence, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at 339-343 Thayer St in the College Hill neighborhood priced from $950. The Case-Mead Lofts in the College Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Providence apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
339-343 Thayer St4 Bed1BR,1BA$950
The Case-Mead LoftsMicroloftStudio,1BA$1,375
Landings on the Trail Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Parkway ApartmentsStudio Newly RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,395
Wayland Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
University Heights ApartmentsElmhurstStudio,1BA$1,520
Charles LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Providence, RI

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Providence area is the $1.79 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at American Wire Residential Lofts in the in the Darlington neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value East Providence apartment is the 187 Carnation St Model at 187 Carnation St, Unit 1 starting at $1,850 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Darlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Providence apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
American Wire Residential Lofts3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.79
187 Carnation St, Unit 1187 Carnation St2BR,1BA$1.46
172 Division St, Unit 2 nd floor172 Division St3BR,1BA$1.50
49 Ramsay St, Unit 149 Ramsay St1BR,1BA$1.70
The Village Lofts2-H-1Studio ,1BA$2.05
110 Capital St, Unit 2110 Capital St2BR,1BA$1.41
47 Sheldon St, Unit 2A47 Sheldon St1BR,1BA$1.20
308 Benefit St2 BED2BR,1BA$2.05
982 Main St, Unit 3R982 Main St2BR,1BA$1.65
77 Star St, Unit 177 Star St2BR,1BA$1.78

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Getting Around East Providence, RI

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Providence Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Providence?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Providence is at Landings on the Trail Apartment Homes listed at $1,375.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Providence Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Providence Apartment is $950 at 339-343 Thayer St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Providence Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Providence is starting from $1,950 at Kent Farm Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Providence Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Providence Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kent Farm Apartments and starts from $2,500.

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