
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Providence, RI from $800 (136 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


Allen House Apartments

112 Keene St

22-24 Pocasset Ave

110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes

Sutterfield Apartment Homes

530 Broadway

122 Benefit Street Apartment Homes

Charles Place Apartments

40 Jones St
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Hillcrest Village Apartments

Colony House Apartments

296 Benefit St.

12 Piedmont

39 Vinton St

Wanskuck Mills

378 Benefit St

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24 Lincoln Ave, Unit 24 Lincoln

270 Mendon Rd

581 Central Ave
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161 Montgomery St, Unit 4

161 Montgomery St, Unit 8

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90 Lee St, Unit 2nd Rear

392 Benefit St

524 Central Ave

65 Spring St

110 High St, Unit 306

126 Sumner Ave

Evergreen Apartments

363 Waterman Ave, Unit 3
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1336-1340 Cranston Street, Unit 1340 - 1st Floor Front

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1136 Atwood Ave, Unit 2ndfloorleft

123 Francis Ave, Unit 3

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334 East St, Unit Downstairs

Mansion House Apartments

Residences at Woodlawn

Slater Cotton Mill

47 Grace St

16 Lonsdale School St

1336-1340 Cranston Street, Unit 1336 - 2nd Floor Right
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3 Lincoln Ave, Unit 2R

24 King St

6 Winthrop St

274 Waterman Ave

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21 Maynard St

263 Grand Ave, Unit 1 B

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102 Capuano Ave, Unit 102 B

3 Eastman St

Park Place Apartments

Winchester Park and Woods
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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 | $1,897 | $742 | $3,149 |
| Providence 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $800 | $3,950 |
| Providence 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $1,205 | $6,571 |
| Providence 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $1,595 | $6,007 |
| Providence 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,253 | $780 | $6,000 |
| Providence 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,664 | $2,800 | $6,550 |
| Providence 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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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 $1,261.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Providence?
The cheapest apartment in Providence is 91-97 Hedley Avenue which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Providence costs $2,483.
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 169 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 $470 which is $2,013 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Providence.
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