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

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property at 274 S Main St

$1,950

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$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

274 S Main St

ProvidenceRI02903

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Cheapest Available Downtown Providence Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Providence area of Providence, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study College Hill priced from $1,595. Regency Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Providence apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study College HillEfficiency Studio Main - Providence 26-271BR,1BA$1,595
Regency PlazaStudio/1 Bath With Walk-In ClosetsStudio,1BA$1,850
Halstead ProvidenceStudio-S S12Studio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Providence, RI

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Providence area is the $2.40 price per square foot 123 Friendship St Model at 123 Friendship St, Unit 5B in the in the Downtown Providence neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Downtown Providence apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Telephone Building starting at $3,050 with a $2.10 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.
123 Friendship St, Unit 5B123 Friendship St4BR,3BA$2.40
Telephone BuildingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.10
161 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease1 BED1BR,1BA$2.55
Westminster Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.05
Park Row WestOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.99
Providence GThe Tiverton2BR,1BA$2.88
Chestnut CommonsEpoch2BR,2BA$3.39
Station RowOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
G SquareThe Perry1BR,1BA$4.03
Regency PlazaStudio/1 Bath with Dining AreaStudio ,1BA$3.93

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Providence

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Providence?

There are currently 90 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Providence, RI with pricing that ranges from $742 to $6,573. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Providence ranging from $1,450 to $3,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Providence?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Providence ranges from $1,450 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,316.

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