
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $900 (29 Rentals)
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University Heights Apartments

9-11 Alumni Ave

20 Pitman St

32 Medway St

The Case-Mead Lofts
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Charles Landing

33-33 Pitman St

Westminster Lofts

314 Benefit St.

Providence G
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302 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease
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 | $1,878 | $1,450 | $2,897 |
College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $1,000 | $4,403 |
College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,552 | $1,625 | $6,442 |
College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $1,327 | $10,000+ |
College Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,580 | $2,100 | $6,000 |
College Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,400 | $6,400 | $6,400 |
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There are currently 29 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. University Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. 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 |
University Heights Apartments | Elmhurst | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
The Case-Mead Lofts | Microloft | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
Charles Landing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
FOUND Study College Hill | Main - Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
The Studley | Murphy Bed Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Westminster Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
G Reserve | The Webster | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
G Square | The Perry | 1BR,1BA | $2,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, RI
As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $2.21 price per square foot 70 Kennedy Plz Model at 70 Kennedy Plz, Unit 3 in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the 19 E Manning St Model at 19 E Manning St, Unit First Floor starting at $3,450 with a $2.38 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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70 Kennedy Plz, Unit 3 | 70 Kennedy Plz | 5BR,2BA | $2.21 |
19 E Manning St, Unit First Floor | 19 E Manning St | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
66 John St, Unit Multiple | 66 John St | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
108 - 110 Waterman Street | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Station Row | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
339-343 Thayer St | 3 Bed/1Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Westminster Lofts | Workforce Housing - 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
Providence G | The Tiverton | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
University Heights Apartments | Classical B | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Hill, Providence, RI
Ranked #14
Among cities in Rhode Island for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,225.
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 $6,400.
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 64 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 $638 which is $5,762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hill.
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