
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Providence County, RI from $742 (193 Rentals)
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Copley Chambers II & III

206 California Ave, Unit 206C-3

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21 Radcliffe Ave

13 Albro St, Unit Room

205 Washington Ave, Unit 205W-1

206 California Ave, Unit 206C-3

0 Potters Ave, Unit 2

206 California Ave, Unit 204C-1

81-83 America St, Unit 2F
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68 Russo St, Unit 68 Russo St 2

68 Russo St, Unit 68 Russo St 2

205 Washington Ave, Unit 205W-2

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-1

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-1

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-2

832 Elm St

Paragon Mill

80 Potters Ave, Unit 3, RM 2

The Flynn
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85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-2

205 Washington Ave, Unit 205W-1

The Village at Manville

21-23 Dean St

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122 Larch St

68 Russo St, Unit 68 Russo St 2

The Avenue - One Neighborhood Builders

205 Washington Ave, Unit 205W-2

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-2

79 Hamlet Ave, Unit 1 Front
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85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-1

185 Cottage St.

Mansion House Apartments

161 Montgomery St, Unit 8

47-49 Providence St, Unit 5

285 Baxter St

44 Maple St

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524 Atwood Ave, Unit Apartment C

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22 John St, Unit 1

524 Central Ave
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420 Woodward Rd, Unit 5

61 Wilson Ave, Unit 3rd floor

244 Bowen St

Wayland Manor Apartments

FOUND Study College Hill

72 Mowry St

361-363-363 Chapel St

257 Gano St, Unit 8

159 Montgomery St, Unit 5

Evergreen Apartments
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Providence County, RI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Providence County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County Studio Apartments | $1,926 | $742 | $3,270 |
| Providence County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $876 | $4,445 |
| Providence County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $1,205 | $6,606 |
| Providence County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $1,595 | $6,977 |
| Providence County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,409 | $1,900 | $6,000 |
| Providence County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,887 | $2,250 | $4,250 |
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Cheapest Available Providence County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Providence County, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Flynn in the Elmwood neighborhood priced from $1,171. The Village at Manville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,194. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Providence County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flynn | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,171 |
| The Village at Manville | One Bedroom-LIHTC with Income Guidelines | 1BR,1BA | $1,194 |
| 91-97 Hedley Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 155 Elmwood Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Glenark Mills/Oaks | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,261 |
| The Avenue - One Neighborhood Builders | One Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,261 |
| 84 Spring St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| 81 Fales Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 98 Anthony Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Providence County, RI
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Providence County area is the $0.83 price per square foot 27 Phebe St Model at 27 Phebe St, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Bellingham Estates neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Providence County apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at American Wire Residential Lofts starting at $2,130 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Darlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Providence County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Phebe St, Unit 1st Floor | 27 Phebe St | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| American Wire Residential Lofts | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 415 Blackstone St, Unit 2nd Floor Rear | 415 Blackstone St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| 61 Cypress St, Unit 2 | 61 Cypress St | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 30 Pekin St, Unit Apt2 | 30 Pekin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 294 Rhode Island Ave | 294 Rhode Island Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 39 7th St, Unit Apartment for rent | 39 7th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 185 Adams St, Unit 2nd floor | 185 Adams St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 102 Capuano Ave, Unit 102 A | 102 Capuano Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 126 Orchard St, Unit 2 | 126 Orchard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Providence County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Providence County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Providence County is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Providence County?
The cheapest apartment in Providence County is The Flynn which is listed at $1,171, while the average apartment in Providence County costs $2,190.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Providence County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 62 regular apartments in Providence County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Providence County?
Cheap apartments in Providence County have an average cost of $244 which is $1,946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Providence County.
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