
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downcity Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $1,205 (57 Rentals)


86 Appleton St, Unit 3R

The Flynn

6 Young Ave, Unit 2

865-867 Manton Avenue, Unit 865 Manton Avenue

57 Fairmount Ave, Unit 1

22 Woonasquatucket Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

Westwood Manor

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583 Charles St

131-133 Ledge St
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69 Hope St, Unit 1

241 Wickenden St, Unit 3R

1 Pleasant St

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51 Crandall St, Unit 2

5 Hillside Ave, Unit 2

622 Union Ave, Unit 4

33 Vinton St

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71 Pembroke Ave, Unit 1

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17 Richter St, Unit 1

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119 Hanover St, Unit 2
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11 Windmill St

FOUND Study College Hill

20 Social St, Unit 1

137 Ethan St

121 Stanwood St, Unit 3

716 River Ave

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710 River Ave, Unit 2

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Sutterfield Apartment Homes

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86 Appleton St

Lockwood Plaza Apartments

57 Fairmount Ave

FOUND Study College Hill

69 Hope St

98 Northrup Ave

221 Doyle Ave

11 Windmill St

137 Ethan St
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302 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease

348 Union Ave

41 Brighton St

1003 Atwells Ave

70 Whittier Ave

30 Fallon Ave

37 Sumner Ave

37 Sumner Ave, Unit 2

1018 Cranston St, Unit 3

11 Roosevelt St, Unit 3R
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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 | $1,981 | $742 | $2,655 |
| Downcity 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,268 | $876 | $4,445 |
Downcity 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,699 | $1,205 | $6,133 |
| Downcity 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $1,600 | $6,977 |
| Downcity 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,371 | $780 | $6,000 |
| Downcity 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,525 | $2,800 | $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 $1,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downcity?
The cheapest apartment in Downcity is The Flynn which is listed at $1,390, while the average apartment in Downcity costs $3,525.
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 34 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 $344 which is $3,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downcity.
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