
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downcity Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $780 (34 Rentals)


Beneficent House

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21 Radcliffe Ave

13 Albro St, Unit Room

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-1

81-83 America St, Unit 2F

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-2

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-1
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Paragon Mill

80 Potters Ave, Unit 3

Copley Chambers II & III

The Flynn

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-2

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47 Sheldon St

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-1

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897 Branch Ave, Unit #1
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457 Admiral St, Unit 1

44 Maple St, Unit 1

266-270 Wickenden St

One Neighborhood Builders Apartments

9 Euclid Ave

Lockwood Plaza Apartments

East Side Apartments

Providence Arcade
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The Plant

18 8th St

112 Keene St

Allen House Apartments

22-24 Pocasset Ave

Sutterfield Apartment Homes

530 Broadway

Northfield Manor
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Mineral Spring Gardens

98 Anthony Ave
Downcity, Providence, RI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downcity?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downcity Studio Apartments | $2,024 | $742 | $3,299 |
Downcity 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $780 | $4,500 |
| Downcity 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,745 | $1,205 | $5,500 |
| Downcity 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $1,600 | $5,421 |
| Downcity 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,897 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Downcity 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,725 | $3,200 | $4,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downcity Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downcity?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downcity is under $1,540.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downcity?
The cheapest apartment in Downcity is The Flynn which is listed at $1,171, while the average apartment in Downcity costs $3,725.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downcity?
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 30 regular apartments in Downcity 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 Downcity?
Cheap apartments in Downcity have an average cost of $217 which is $3,508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downcity.
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