Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Providence, RI from $1,205 (59 Rentals)

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$1,700 - $1,950
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54 Candace St

ProvidenceRI02908
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14 Trenton Street
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14 Trenton Street

14-16 Trenton StProvidence, RI 02906

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160 Atlantic Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

160 Atlantic Ave

160 Atlantic AveProvidence, RI 02907
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622 Union Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

622 Union Avenue

622 Union AveProvidence, RI 02909
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221 Doyle Ave
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221 Doyle Ave

221 Doyle AveProvidence, RI 02906
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From Blue-Collar to Bustling: Discover the Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Providence

Discover the top 7 affordable and charming neighborhoods in Providence, RI. This local expert's guide helps you find the best value living in the historic New England city.

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$1,600 - $1,850
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1245 Cranston St

CranstonRI02920

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Brook Village Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brook Village Apartments

2072 Smith StNorth Providence, RI 02911
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151 Franklin Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

151 Franklin Ave

151 Franklin AveCranston, RI 02920
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Mineral Spring Gardens
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Mineral Spring Gardens

1905 Mineral Spring AveNorth Providence, RI 02904
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Countryside Terrace
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Countryside Terrace

60 Phillips StAttleboro, MA 02703
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166 Division St
2 Bedroom Apartments

166 Division St

166 Division StPawtucket, RI 02860
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30 Cowden Street
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30 Cowden Street

30 Cowden StCentral Falls, RI 02863
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Lincoln Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Lofts

90 Industrial CirLincoln, RI 02865
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Providence, RI
Population: 179,335

Ranked #144

in US Census Population by City

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April4+ years in Providence

March 15, 2026

Great for students and those who love proximity to the Atlantic coast.

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December 14, 2025

Great for students, families, young professionals, and industry workers.

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 $1,275, 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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Your Local Guide to Providence Student Housing: Best Neighborhoods for College Renters

Written by: M. April Tome

Hi, I’m April, your local guide for living in Providence, RI. I attended college in Providence and lived in this great city for many years.

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