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Providence, RI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Providence, RI

Pricing Updated: 11/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Providence, RI area range in price from $720 to $70,000 with an overall median price of $4,951. The three Providence neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Elmwood at $1,300, Reservoir at $1,800, and Silver Lake at $1,410. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Providence Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Elmwood$1,850$1,3004
Reservoir$2,000$1,8002
Silver Lake$2,000$1,4104
Linwood$2,000$1,6003
Hartford$2,100$1,6503
West End Providence$2,497$89564
Olneyville$2,500$89537
Federal Hill$2,572$89590
Outer Downcity East Side$2,600$1,10031
Valley$2,725$1,7009

Cheapest Available Providence Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Providence, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at 339-343 Thayer St in the College Hill neighborhood priced from $950. Mansion House (Riverside) in the Outer East Bay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,265. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Providence apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
339-343 Thayer St4 Bed1BR,1BA$950
Mansion House (Riverside)1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,265
Mansion House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,340
The Presley ApartmentsCozy StudioStudio,1BA$1,350
University Heights ApartmentsElmhurstStudio,1BA$1,445
110 Benefit Street Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Providence, RI

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Providence area is the $0.72 price per square foot 415 Weeden St Model at 415 Weeden St, Unit 1 in the in the Downcity neighborhood starting from $1,760. The second greatest value Providence apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at American Wire Residential Lofts starting at $1,955 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Darlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Providence apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
415 Weeden St, Unit 1415 Weeden St2BR,1BA$0.72
American Wire Residential Lofts2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
37 Mavis St, Unit 237 Mavis St3BR,1BA$1.19
43 Campbell Ter, Unit 243 Campbell Ter3BR,1BA$1.23
32 Goddard St, Unit 132 Goddard St3BR,1BA$1.50
123 Fifth St, Unit 1st Floor123 Fifth St3BR,1BA$1.43
91 Berkshire St, Unit 291 Berkshire St3BR,1BA$1.41
123 Donelson St, Unit 1123 Donelson St2BR,1BA$1.38
15 Cliff St, Unit 115 Cliff St2BR,1BA$1.35
1172 Roosevelt Ave, Unit Third1172 Roosevelt Ave2BR,1BA$1.48

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Providence Overview

Rhode Island’s capital and New England’s third-largest city, Providence combines big city amenities with small town livability. The city’s transformation into a destination for smart, passionate artists and artisans sees it regularly outperform cities like Boston and New York in quality of life--whether that’s outstanding food or internationally recognized arts events. Providence’s storied history, thriving arts scene and robust nightlife make it a strong draw for creatives of all stripes, and its world-class schools—including Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design—ensure the constant influx of new and exciting people and ideas. Life in Providence apartments is truly an experience to be had!

Why live in Providence, RI?

Providence is one of the most dynamic, affordable cities on the East Coast. Its location means you can work in downtown Boston but live in Providence apartments at a fraction of the price--and still have a shorter, easier commute than many Boston residents! Its food scene is consistently ranked among the best in the nation. The culture is as exciting, diverse, and fun as you could expect from a big city. And whether you know it or not, Rhode Island has the best beaches in New England (yes, they’re even better than Cape Cod)!

Providence, RI
Population: 179,335

Ranked #144

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Getting Around Providence, RI

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Providence?

The cheapest apartment in Providence is 339-343 Thayer St which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Providence costs $4,951.

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 265 regular apartments in Providence that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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