
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Providence, RI from $500 with Washer/Dryer (47 Rentals)
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21 Radcliffe Ave

13 Albro St

85 Vinton St

206 California Ave

Paragon Mill

205 Washington Ave

205 Washington Ave

205 Washington Ave
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205 Washington Ave

39 Vinton St

The Case-Mead Lofts

Angell Street Apartments

751 Atwells Ave

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37 Hudson St, Unit Unit#3

The Studley

Strive Lofts

123 Woodward Rd
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Tempo

FOUND Study College Hill

Omni Point Apartments

26-28 Pitman St

The 903 Residences At Providence Place

530 Broadway

40 Jones St

221 Doyle Ave

296 Benefit St.
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12 Piedmont

Wanskuck Mills

The Alice Building

0 Auburn St

747 Pontiac

The Lofts at Pontiac Mills

American Wire Residential Lofts

Residences at Woodlawn

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The Pine Street Apartments

Slater Cotton Mill

The Christine Apartments

Newport Avenue Apartments

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Roosevelt Mills

Shorewood Apartments

Winchester Park and Woods

Lofts 125

100 Dexter St
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Captain Willett

Chateau Belvedere
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 | $1,955 | $742 | $3,900 |
| Providence 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $780 | $6,189 |
| Providence 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,743 | $1,205 | $10,000+ |
| Providence 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $1,595 | $6,647 |
| Providence 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,440 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Providence 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,631 | $2,750 | $5,000 |
| Providence 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $1,200 | $4,300 |
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Providence, RIPopulation: 179,335
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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 $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Providence?
The cheapest apartment in Providence is Captain Willett which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Providence costs $5,264.
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 77 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 $226 which is $5,038 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Providence.
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From Blue-Collar to Bustling: Discover the Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Providence
Written by: M. April Tome
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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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