Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $900 (24 Rentals)

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East Side Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

East Side Apartments

83 Doyle AveProvidence, RI 02904
Senior Living
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9 Euclid Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

9 Euclid Ave

9 Euclid AveProvidence, RI 02906

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382 Brook St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

382 Brook St

382 Brook StProvidence, RI 02906
Furnished
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280 Benefit St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

280 Benefit St

280 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903
Student Housing
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26-28 Pitman St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

26-28 Pitman St

26-28 Pitman StProvidence, RI 02906
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65 Weybosset St
1 Bedroom Apartments

65 Weybosset St

65 Weybosset StProvidence, RI 02903
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296 Benefit St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

296 Benefit St.

296 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903
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The Alice Building
Studio Apartments

The Alice Building

236-250 Westminster StProvidence, RI 02903
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378 Benefit St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

378 Benefit St

378 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903

College Hill, Providence, RI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
339-343 Thayer St4 Bed1BR,1BA$950
The Case-Mead LoftsMicroloftStudio,1BA$1,375
University Heights ApartmentsElmhurstStudio,1BA$1,535
Charles LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
The StudleyStudio1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
107 Arnold St, Unit 109 1st Floor107 Arnold St4BR,2BA$2.00
Telephone BuildingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.10
35 Bowen St, Unit 335 Bowen St4BR,2BA$2.14
Westminster Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.54
108 - 110 Waterman StreetTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.76
21 James St, Unit 221 James St1BR,1.5BA$2.48
314 Benefit St.2BR2BR,1BA$2.65
161 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease1 BED1BR,1BA$2.30
308 Benefit St2 BED2BR,1BA$2.05
339-343 Thayer St3 Bed/1Bath3BR,1BA$2.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Hill, Providence, RI

Ranked #3

Among cities in Rhode Island for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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