Cheap Apartments for Rent in Providence, RI from $500 with Washer/Dryer (34 Rentals)

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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26-28 Pitman St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

26-28 Pitman St

26-28 Pitman StProvidence, RI 02906
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530 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

530 Broadway

530 BroadwayProvidence, RI 02909
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40 Jones St
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Jones St

40 Jones StProvidence, RI 02903
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221 Doyle Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

221 Doyle Ave

221 Doyle AveProvidence, RI 02906
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Bell Tower Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Tower Place

18 Spruce StProvidence, RI 02903
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12 Piedmont
1 Bedroom Apartments

12 Piedmont

12 Piedmont StProvidence, RI 02909
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296 Benefit St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

296 Benefit St.

296 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903
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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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The Alice Building
Studio Apartments

The Alice Building

236-250 Westminster StProvidence, RI 02903
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100 Dexter St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Dexter St

100 Dexter StPawtucket, RI 02860
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Lofts 125
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts 125

125 Goff AvePawtucket, RI 02860
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Rumford Center
Studio Apartments

Rumford Center

20 Newman AveRumford, RI 02916
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125 Midway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

125 Midway

125 Midway RdCranston, RI 02920
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Providence, RI Local Guide

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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

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 Paragon Mill which is listed at $1,003, while the average apartment in Providence costs $4,075.

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 216 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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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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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.