
New Apartments for Rent in Providence, RI Under $5,000 (58 Rentals)


130 Waterman St

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123 Friendship St, Unit 5B, Unit 5B

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Blackstone Boulevard Residences

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26 Cromwell St, Unit 1, Unit 1

580 South Water

Station Row

Chestnut Commons

Nightingale Apartments

G Reserve
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Emblem 125

The Bradford

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165 Rounds Ave, Unit #B, Unit #B

Bell Tower Place

The 870 Reserve

FOUND Study College Hill

The Case-Mead Lofts

Paragon Mill

Copley Chambers II & III

95 Cedar Street
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US Rubber Lofts

219 Waterman Street

1290W

34 Knight St

11-15 Piedmont St

8 Hewitt St

468 W Fountain St

12 Piedmont

40 Jones St

River House
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530 Broadway

101 Hillside Ave.

18 8th St

Tempo

The 91 Lofts

9 Euclid Ave

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Alta Altitude

The Residences at Bold Point

Kettle Point

Moore Mill Lofts
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446 Waterman Ave

Lofts at Lyman Mill

The Village Lofts

Roosevelt Mills

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135 - 153 Waterman Ave

The Christine Apartments

Pine Street Apartments

Newport Avenue Apartments

Residences at Woodlawn

The Lofts at Pontiac Mills
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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 | $1,952 | $742 | $3,900 |
| Providence 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $780 | $4,500 |
| Providence 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $1,000 | $6,573 |
| Providence 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,656 | $833 | $6,412 |
| Providence 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,726 | $900 | $9,421 |
| Providence 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,683 | $2,750 | $5,000 |
| Providence 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,963 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
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Providence, RIPopulation: 179,335
Ranked #144
in US Census Population by City
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Providence Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Providence?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Providence is at Copley Chambers II & III listed at $754.
How much is the average rent for a New Providence Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Providence is $3,009.
What is the largest New Providence Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Providence is a 1,772 square feet unit starting from $4,250 at 123 Friendship St, Unit 5B.
What is the average size for Providence New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Providence is currently at 677 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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
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