Cheap Homes for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
244 Bowen StStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
122 Benefit Street Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,465
Case Mead LoftsMicro-LoftStudio,1BA$1,540
Angell Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Charles LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, RI

As of July 12, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
107 Arnold St, Unit 109 1st Floor107 Arnold St4BR,2BA$2.00
Westminster Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Park Row WestTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.52
161 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease1 BED1BR,1BA$2.45
314 Benefit St.2BR2BR,1BA$2.70
308 Benefit St2 BED2BR,1BA$2.10
42 Hidden St, Unit Floor 342 Hidden St3BR,1BA$2.50
Angell Street Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.90
244 Bowen St1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.75
48 Benefit St48 Benefit St1BR,1BA$2.13

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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College Hill, Providence, RI

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Frequently Asked Questions about College Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in College Hill?

There are currently 201 Apartments for Rent in College Hill, RI with pricing that ranges from $848 to $6,281. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College Hill ranging from $1,225 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in College Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in College Hill ranges from $1,225 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,424.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in College Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in College Hill range from $2,500 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $5,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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