
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downcity Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $720 (32 Rentals)


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Tempo

144 Benefit St

201-203 Dean St

144 Benefit St

144 Benefit St
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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 | $1,965 | $720 | $3,449 |
Downcity 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,760 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Downcity 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,128 | $1,170 | $10,000+ |
Downcity 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $1,327 | $5,986 |
Downcity 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,132 | $2,200 | $4,400 |
Downcity 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,916 | $2,295 | $5,500 |
Downcity 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,165 | $2,775 | $5,500 |
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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 $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downcity?
The cheapest apartment in Downcity is The Case-Mead Lofts which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in Downcity costs $7,350.
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 73 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 $339 which is $7,011 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downcity.
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