Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downcity East Side Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $995 (32 Rentals)

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property at 15 Monticello St
$1,250 - $1,650
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1
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15 Monticello St

ProvidenceRI02904
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306 Veazie St, Unit Veazie
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
Studio Apartment Available Oct 1

306 Veazie St, Unit Veazie

306 Veazie StProvidence, RI 02904
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681 Charles St, Unit 3
$1,899

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Base Rent$1,899

Total Monthly Price$1,899
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

681 Charles St, Unit 3

681 Charles StProvidence, RI 02904
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Wanskuck Mills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wanskuck Mills

725 Branch AveProvidence, RI 02904
  • Utilities Included

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property at 1803 Mineral Spring Ave
$1,875

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Base Rent$1,875

Total Monthly Price$1,875
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1803 Mineral Spring Ave, Unit B 14

1803 Mineral Spring Ave
North ProvidenceRI02904
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property at 182 Chenango Ave
$1,875

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Base Rent$1,875

Total Monthly Price$1,875
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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182 Chenango Ave, Unit A

182 Chenango Ave
North ProvidenceRI02904

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Northfield Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northfield Manor

60 Hurdis StNorth Providence, RI 02904
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Mineral Spring Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mineral Spring Gardens

1905 Mineral Spring AveNorth Providence, RI 02904
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property at 444 Woodward Rd
$1,395 - $2,050
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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444 Woodward Rd

North ProvidenceRI02904
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The Belmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Belmore

250 Smithfield RdNorth Providence, RI 02904

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Outer Downcity East Side, Providence, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Downcity East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Downcity East Side area of Providence, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at Shorewood Apartments priced from $1,680. Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Outer Downcity East Side apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shorewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom (R) 1st Floor1BR, 1BA$1,680
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR, 1BA$1,750
The Belmore1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,800
Lofts & Townhomes @ International Apartments520-108 ( 1 Bedroom 1 Bath )1BR, 1BA$1,850
ReNew North ProvidenceAiken1BR, 1BA$1,869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downcity East Side, RI

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Downcity East Side area is the $1.58 price per square foot 681 Charles St Model at 681 Charles St, Unit 3 in the Wanskuck neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Outer Downcity East Side apartment is the 225 Langdon St Model at 225 Langdon St, Unit Apartment at Langdon St, in the Manton neighborhood starting at $1,600 with a $2.00 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Downcity East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
681 Charles St, Unit 3681 Charles St2BR, 1BA$1.58
225 Langdon St, Unit Apartment at Langdon St,225 Langdon St1BR, 1BA$2.00
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR, 1BA$2.19
Lofts & Townhomes @ International Apartments520-108 ( 1 Bedroom 1 Bath )1BR, 1BA$2.47
Shorewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom (R) 1st Floor1BR, 1BA$2.73
The Belmore1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$3.27
ReNew North ProvidenceAiken1BR, 1BA$3.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Downcity East Side, Providence, RI

Ranked #18

Among cities in Rhode Island for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Downcity East Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Downcity East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Downcity East Side Apartment is $1,680 at Shorewood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Downcity East Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Downcity East Side is starting from $1,920 at Shorewood Apartments.

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