Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (54 Rentals)

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9 Euclid Ave
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

9 Euclid Ave

9 Euclid AveProvidence, RI 02906
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East Side Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

East Side Apartments

83 Doyle AveProvidence, RI 02904
Senior Living
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382 Brook St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

382 Brook St

382 Brook StProvidence, RI 02906
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280 Benefit St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

280 Benefit St

280 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903
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Tempo
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tempo

55 George M Cohan BlvdProvidence, RI 02903
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18 8th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 8th St

18 8th StProvidence, RI 02906
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Alumni East Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alumni East Apartments

331 Hope StProvidence, RI 02906
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26-28 Pitman St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

26-28 Pitman St

26-28 Pitman StProvidence, RI 02906
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Providence Arcade
1 Bedroom Apartments

Providence Arcade

65 Weybosset StProvidence, RI 02903
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101 Hillside Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Hillside Ave.

101 Hillside AveProvidence, RI 02906
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112 Keene St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

112 Keene St

112 Keene StProvidence, RI 02906
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221 Doyle Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

221 Doyle Ave

221 Doyle AveProvidence, RI 02906
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296 Benefit St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

296 Benefit St.

296 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903
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378 Benefit St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

378 Benefit St

378 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903

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East Side, Providence, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Providence, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at 339-343 Thayer St priced from $950. University Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
339-343 Thayer St4 Bed1BR,1BA$950
University Heights ApartmentsElmhurstStudio,1BA$1,445
110 Benefit Street Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
The Case-Mead LoftsMicroloftStudio,1BA$1,540
Charles LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
FOUND Study College HillMain - Efficiency StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
The StudleyMurphy Bed StudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Westminster LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,710
95 Lofts95 Lofts Floor Plan FStudio,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, RI

As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $2.50 price per square foot 37 Royal St Model at 37 Royal St, Unit East side apartment in the in the Hope neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 42 Cypress St Model at 42 Cypress St, Unit Apt 2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Hope neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
37 Royal St, Unit East side apartment37 Royal St5BR,2BA$2.50
42 Cypress St, Unit Apt 242 Cypress St2BR,1BA$1.67
66 John St, Unit Multiple66 John St3BR,1BA$2.25
84 11th St, Unit 284 11th St3BR,1BA$2.25
The Delano2 BD/2 BA2BR,2BA$2.54
108 - 110 Waterman StreetTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.76
Station RowTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.56
339-343 Thayer St3 Bed/1Bath3BR,1BA$2.83
5 Hillside Ave, Unit 45 Hillside Ave1BR,1BA$1.83
62 Fourth St, Unit 262 Fourth St2BR,1BA$2.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Providence, RI

Ranked #26

Among cities in Rhode Island for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison 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 our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side is under $1,925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?

The cheapest apartment in East Side is 339-343 Thayer St which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in East Side costs $8,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side?

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 62 regular apartments in East Side 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 East Side?

Cheap apartments in East Side have an average cost of $406 which is $8,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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