
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $750 (45 Rentals)
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14 Amy St, Unit 3

48 Benefit St, Unit #2

244 Bowen St

FOUND Study College Hill

Angell Street Apartments

Case Mead Lofts

Charles Landing

69 Hope St, Unit 1
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77 Hope St, Unit #3-2-13

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Westminster Lofts

6 Goulding St, Unit 2

225 Weybosset St

Providence G

314 Benefit St.

17 Thayer St, Unit 2
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274 S Main St, Unit 30

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14 Amy St

Station Row

181 Governor St

308 Benefit St

14 Trenton Street

East Side Apartments

9 Euclid Ave

280 Benefit St
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FOUND Study College Hill

26-28 Pitman St

Providence Arcade

110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes

112 Waterman St

112 Keene St

122 Benefit Street Apartment Homes

186 Waterman St

79 Washington St
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296 Benefit St.

378 Benefit St

The Alice Building

125 Charles Street Apartment Homes

302 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease

ALUMNI EAST ASSOCIATES (9)

Merchant Bank Building

390 Hope St

41 Jenckes St
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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 | $1,821 | $1,475 | $2,420 |
| College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,279 | $900 | $3,950 |
| College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,103 | $1,445 | $6,735 |
| College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,306 | $800 | $4,500 |
| College Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,975 | $750 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Hill Neighborhood of Providence, RI.
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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 Studio unit found at 244 Bowen St priced from $1,400. 110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here are the most affordable College Hill apartments for rent in Providence, RI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 244 Bowen St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| FOUND Study College Hill | 2 Bed 2 Bath Canal - Providence 26-27 | 2BR,2BA | $1,445 |
| Angell Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| Case Mead Lofts | Micro-Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 186 Waterman St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,635 |
| The Studley | Studio - Workforce Housing | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Westminster Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, RI
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $0.89 price per square foot Studio Model at Westminster Lofts in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $1,710. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the 45 E George St Model at 45 E George St, Unit #1 starting at $3,000 with a $2.35 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.89 |
| 45 E George St, Unit #1 | 45 E George St | 3BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 14 Amy St | 14 Amy St | 4BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 14 Amy St, Unit Unit 3 | 14 Amy St | 3BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 308 Benefit St | 2 BED | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 161 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 41 E Transit St | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| ALUMNI EAST ASSOCIATES (9) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 244 Bowen St | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 48 Benefit St, Unit #2 | 48 Benefit St | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Among cities in Rhode Island for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Hill is under $1,710.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Hill?
The cheapest apartment in College Hill is 110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,465, while the average apartment in College Hill costs $2,450.
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 33 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 $744 which is $1,706 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hill.
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