
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $900 (24 Rentals)
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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 |
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College Hill Studio Apartments | $1,905 | $1,050 | $2,897 |
College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $1,000 | $4,403 |
College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,821 | $1,327 | $5,867 |
College Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,190 | $2,750 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 24 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 1 Bed unit found at 339-343 Thayer St priced from $950. The Case-Mead Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable College Hill apartments for rent in Providence, RI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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339-343 Thayer St | 4 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
The Case-Mead Lofts | Microloft | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
University Heights Apartments | Elmhurst | Studio,1BA | $1,535 |
Charles Landing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
The Studley | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, RI
As of August 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $2.00 price per square foot 107 Arnold St Model at 107 Arnold St, Unit 109 1st Floor in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Telephone Building starting at $3,050 with a $2.10 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. |
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107 Arnold St, Unit 109 1st Floor | 107 Arnold St | 4BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Telephone Building | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
35 Bowen St, Unit 3 | 35 Bowen St | 4BR,2BA | $2.14 |
Westminster Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
108 - 110 Waterman Street | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
21 James St, Unit 2 | 21 James St | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.48 |
314 Benefit St. | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
161 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
308 Benefit St | 2 BED | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
339-343 Thayer St | 3 Bed/1Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Hill, Providence, RI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Providence, RI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the College Hill Neighborhood in Providence, RI
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
67 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Hill?
The cheapest apartment in College Hill is 339-343 Thayer St which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in College Hill costs $4,625.
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 85 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 $910 which is $3,715 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hill.
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