
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $1,000 (39 Rentals)
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244 Bowen St

144 Benefit St, Unit 303

Case Mead Lofts

Angell Street Apartments

Charles Landing

FOUND Study College Hill

University Heights Apartments

280 Benefit St
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Westminster Lofts

The Studley

169 Waterman St, Unit 6

274 S Main St

366 Hope St, Unit 2F

Providence G

314 Benefit St.

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69 Doyle Ave, Unit 3

130 Transit St
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69 Hope St

69 Hope St, Unit 1

182 Bowen St, Unit 11

182 Bowen St

445 Hope St

East Side Apartments

9 Euclid Ave

FOUND Study College Hill

Alumni East Apartments
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26-28 Pitman St

122 Benefit Street Apartment Homes

Providence Arcade

112 Keene St

112 Waterman St

110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes

296 Benefit St.

378 Benefit St

The Alice Building
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302 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease

Merchant Bank Building

274 S Main St
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 | $1,859 | $1,475 | $2,675 |
| College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,334 | $1,650 | $4,019 |
| College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,492 | $1,710 | $6,573 |
| College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,972 | $2,550 | $7,200 |
| College Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,744 | $3,700 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 39 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. Case Mead Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,485. 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 |
| Case Mead Lofts | Micro-Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
| Charles Landing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| FOUND Study College Hill | Efficiency Studio Main - Providence 26-27 | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| The Studley | Murphy Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,760 |
| Providence G | The Bristol | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| 308 Benefit St | 2 BED | 2BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| G Square | The Perry | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| G Reserve | The Santander | 1BR,1BA | $2,231 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, RI
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $1.48 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Westminster Lofts in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $2,345. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the 4 Bed Model at 339-343 Thayer St starting at $3,950 with a $3.04 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 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 339-343 Thayer St | 4 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| 21 Planet St | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| 291 Williams St | 291 Williams St | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 308 Benefit St | 2 BED | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 161 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 314 Benefit St. | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Providence G | The Tiverton | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| 104 John St | 104 John St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 244 Bowen St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $2,231.
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 $1,675, 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 13 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 $541 which is $4,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hill.
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