
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Providence, RI from $780 (75 Rentals)


40 E Transit St, Unit Room rental in Apt 2

Beneficent House

205 Washington Ave, Unit 205W-1

206 California Ave, Unit 206C-3

13 Albro St, Unit Room

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21 Radcliffe Ave

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-1

205 Washington Ave, Unit 205W-2

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-2
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206 California Ave, Unit 206C-3

206 California Ave, Unit 204C-1

206 California Ave, Unit 206C-3

81-83 America St, Unit 2F

205 Washington Ave, Unit 205W-2

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-2

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-1

Paragon Mill

80 Potters Ave, Unit 3

Copley Chambers II & III
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The Flynn

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-2

205 Washington Ave, Unit 205W-1

Tempo & Tandem

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47 Sheldon St

205 Washington Ave, Unit 205W-1

205 Washington Ave, Unit 205W-1

205 Washington Ave, Unit 205W-2

205 Washington Ave, Unit 205W-2

205 Washington Ave, Unit 205W-2
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85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-1

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897 Branch Ave, Unit #1

Wayland Manor Apartments

457 Admiral St, Unit 1

44 Maple St, Unit 1

28 Mc Millen St, Unit 28 McMillen St

266-270 Wickenden St

One Neighborhood Builders Apartments

9 Euclid Ave

176 Atlantic Ave
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Lockwood Plaza Apartments

26-28 Pitman St

East Side Apartments

Providence Arcade

The Plant

18 8th St

Allen House Apartments

22-24 Pocasset Ave

112 Keene St

Sutterfield Apartment Homes
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Providence, RI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Providence?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Studio Apartments | $1,951 | $742 | $3,557 |
| Providence 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $780 | $4,500 |
| Providence 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,611 | $1,205 | $5,806 |
| Providence 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,611 | $1,550 | $5,421 |
| Providence 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,524 | $900 | $9,878 |
| Providence 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,875 | $3,500 | $4,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Providence Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Providence?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Providence is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Providence?
The cheapest apartment in Providence is The Flynn which is listed at $1,171, while the average apartment in Providence costs $4,252.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Providence?
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 159 regular apartments in Providence 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?
Cheap apartments in Providence have an average cost of $440 which is $3,812 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Providence.
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I’m April, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Export for Providence, RI. Providence is the capital of Rhode Island. It is a bustling city with a small-town New England vibe.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.