
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $900 (34 Rentals)
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223 Thayer St, Unit 3

223 Thayer St, Unit 4

29 Creighton St

244 Bowen St

Angell Street Apartments

Case Mead Lofts

69 Hope St, Unit 1
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FOUND Study College Hill

Charles Landing

280 Benefit St

Total Monthly Price
134 Benefit St, Unit 6

Westminster Lofts

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The Studley

14 Trenton Street
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9 Euclid Ave

445 Hope St

FOUND Study College Hill

Alumni East Apartments

26-28 Pitman St

Providence Arcade

110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes
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112 Waterman St

112 Keene St

122 Benefit Street Apartment Homes

69 Hope St

296 Benefit St.

378 Benefit St

The Alice Building

125 Charles Street Apartment Homes
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302 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease

368 Thayer 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 | $1,927 | $1,475 | $2,655 |
| College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $1,000 | $3,950 |
| College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $1,775 | $6,133 |
| College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $2,550 | $4,500 |
| College Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,240 | $1,250 | $6,000 |
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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. 122 Benefit Street Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,465. 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 |
| 122 Benefit Street Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
| 110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
| Angell Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| Case Mead Lofts | Micro-Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| FOUND Study College Hill | Efficiency Studio Main - Providence 26-27 | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| The Studley | Murphy Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,760 |
| University Heights Apartments | Wickenden | 1BR,1BA | $1,794 |
| Trenton Street Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, RI
As of July 26, 2026 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 1 Bedroom Model at Westminster Lofts starting at $2,345 with a $1.48 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Arnold St, Unit 109 1st Floor | 107 Arnold St | 4BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Westminster Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 314 Benefit St. | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| 308 Benefit St | 2 BED | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 161 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Angell Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| 244 Bowen St | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 122 Benefit Street Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.93 |
| 48 Benefit St | 48 Benefit St | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $2,000.
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 $3,700.
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 28 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 $866 which is $2,834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hill.
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