Cheap Homes for Rent in College Hill Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $1,400 (5 Rentals)

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property at 144 Benefit St

144 Benefit St

ProvidenceRI02903

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property at 349 Thayer St

349 Thayer St

ProvidenceRI02906

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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 The Case-Mead Lofts priced from $1,375. 110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable College Hill apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Case-Mead LoftsMicroloftStudio,1BA$1,375
110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,425
The StudleyStudioStudio,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, RI

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $0.13 price per square foot Apt 2 Model at 57 Governor St. in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the 2-Bed Model at The 870 Reserve starting at $2,995 with a $2.40 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.
57 Governor St.Apt 23BR,1BA$0.13
The 870 Reserve2-Bed2BR,2BA$2.40
Center PlaceB42BR,2BA$2.97
38 East St, Unit #238 East St3BR,1BA$2.38
21 James St, Unit 221 James St1BR,1.5BA$2.48
5 - 7 Euclid Ave1 Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.72
104 John St, Unit 1104 John St2BR,1BA$2.82
Providence GThe Tiverton2BR,1BA$3.09
110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Strive Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about College Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in College Hill?

There are currently 211 Apartments for Rent in College Hill, RI with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $29,074. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College Hill ranging from $1,400 to $15,000.

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 $1,400 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,026.

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 $1,327 to $5,986, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,550 to $3,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,450.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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