Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Providence Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $700 (20 Rentals)

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280 Benefit St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

280 Benefit St

280 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903
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Providence Arcade
1 Bedroom Apartments

Providence Arcade

65 Weybosset StProvidence, RI 02903
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110 Benefit St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

110 Benefit St

110 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903
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296 Benefit St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

296 Benefit St.

296 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903
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The Alice Building
Studio Apartments

The Alice Building

236-250 Westminster StProvidence, RI 02903
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Regency Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Plaza

2 Regency PlzProvidence, RI 02903

Downtown Providence, Providence, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Providence Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Providence area of Providence, RI is a Studio unit found at The Case-Mead Lofts priced from $1,375. The Studley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable Downtown Providence apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Case-Mead LoftsMicroloftStudio,1BA$1,375
The StudleyStudio1BR,1BA$1,625
Regency PlazaStudio/1 Bath With Walk-In ClosetsStudio,1BA$1,805
95 Lofts95 Lofts Floor Plan FStudio,1BA$1,925
71 Richmond StStudioStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Providence, RI

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Providence area is the $2.97 price per square foot B4 Model at Center Place in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $3,204. The second greatest value Downtown Providence apartment is the 2 BED Model at 308 Benefit St starting at $2,050 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Providence apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Center PlaceB42BR,2BA$2.97
308 Benefit St2 BED2BR,1BA$2.05
Providence GThe Tiverton2BR,1BA$3.09
Chestnut CommonsEpoch - 2BR-A; 2BR-A,1; 2BR-D(Type A)2BR,2BA$3.52
G SquareThe Lovecraft2BR,2BA$4.14
Nightingale Apartments78aA2 One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$3.93
71 Richmond StStudioStudio ,1BA$3.36
95 Lofts95 Lofts Floor Plan A1BR,1BA$4.66
Regency PlazaStudio/1 Bath with Dining AreaStudio ,1BA$3.84
The StudleyMurphy Bed StudioStudio ,1BA$4.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Providence, Providence, RI

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Providence, RI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Providence. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown Providence Neighborhood in Providence, RI

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

77 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Providence Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Providence?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Providence is under $2,379.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Providence?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Providence is The Studley which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Downtown Providence costs $4,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Providence?

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 57 regular apartments in Downtown Providence 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 Downtown Providence?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Providence have an average cost of $339 which is $3,911 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Providence.

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