
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $1,000 (45 Rentals)
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Case Mead Lofts

144 Benefit St, Unit 101

144 Benefit St, Unit 204

144 Benefit St, Unit 303

144 Benefit St, Unit 304

144 Benefit St, Unit 203

7 Governor St, Unit 3R

254 Hope St, Unit 3
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108 Ives St, Unit 2L

Angell Street Apartments

FOUND Study College Hill

Charles Landing

University Heights Apartments

The Studley

79 Washington St

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182 Bowen Street, Unit Bowen #12, Unit Bowen #12

385 Ives St, Unit 19
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144 Taber Ave, Unit 11

Providence G

274 S Main St

314 Benefit St.

298 Hope St

G Reserve

159 Brook St, Unit 2

35 Bowen St

69 Hope St
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G Square

308 Benefit St

9 Euclid Ave

East Side Apartments

280 Benefit St

FOUND Study College Hill

Alumni East Apartments

26-28 Pitman St

122 Benefit Street Apartment Homes
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Providence Arcade

112 Waterman St

112 Keene St

110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes

296 Benefit St.

378 Benefit St

The Alice Building

302 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease

Merchant Bank Building
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College Hill, Providence, RI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Hill Studio Apartments | $1,797 | $1,400 | $2,675 |
| College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $1,595 | $4,105 |
| College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,606 | $1,710 | $6,573 |
| College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,762 | $2,550 | $5,908 |
| College Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,755 | $3,700 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Available College Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hill area of Providence, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study College Hill priced from $1,595. 110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable College Hill apartments for rent in Providence, RI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study College Hill | Efficiency Studio Main - Providence 26-27 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Charles Landing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Providence G | The Bristol | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| G Reserve | The Webster | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| G Square | The Perry | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Westminster Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,215 |
| Station Row | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,251 |
| 161 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| Telephone Building | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, RI
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $2.10 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Telephone Building in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the 4 Bed/2Bath Model at 5 - 7 Euclid Ave starting at $4,800 with a $3.69 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telephone Building | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| 5 - 7 Euclid Ave | 4 Bed/2Bath | 4BR,2BA | $3.69 |
| Center Place | B1P | 2BR,2BA | $4.75 |
| 161 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Westminster Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
| Providence G | The Tiverton | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| 110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Station Row | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| Charles Landing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| G Square | The Perry | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
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Among cities in Rhode Island for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hill Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Hill?
The cheapest apartment in College Hill is FOUND Study College Hill which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in College Hill costs $4,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Hill?
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 12 regular apartments in College Hill 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 College Hill?
Cheap apartments in College Hill have an average cost of $654 which is $4,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hill.
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From Blue-Collar to Bustling: Discover the Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Providence
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