
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Providence, RI from $500 with Swimming Pool (32 Rentals)
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186 Carpenter St

Charles Landing

18 Spruce St

110 Dean St

322 Broadway

The 903 Residences At Providence Place

Mansion House Apartments
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166 Rowe Ave

109 Kenyon Ave

1620 Smith St

114 Cottage St.

The Presley Apartments

20 Angelo Ave

664 Dexter St
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37 Peckham Ave

11 Roosevelt St

Newport Avenue Apartments

92 Dean Ave

327 Pine St

66 Jefferson Ave

99 Central Ave
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99 Walnut St

387 Broad St

Bayside Country Club

33 Redfern St

Fairfax Village

The Christine Apartments

The Four Seasons

420 Woodward Rd
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82 Maynard St
Providence, RI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Providence?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Providence Studio Apartments | $1,912 | $720 | $3,299 |
Providence 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Providence 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,803 | $1,170 | $10,000+ |
Providence 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,770 | $1,327 | $10,000+ |
Providence 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,116 | $2,000 | $5,500 |
Providence 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,532 | $2,295 | $4,750 |
Providence 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,087 | $2,775 | $5,500 |
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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 $1,475.
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 $5,895.
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 316 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 $359 which is $5,536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Providence.
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.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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Written by: Bobbi Jackson
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