Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (56 Rentals)

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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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9 Euclid Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

9 Euclid Ave

9 Euclid AveProvidence, RI 02906
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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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18 8th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 8th St

18 8th 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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110 Benefit St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

110 Benefit St

110 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903
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221 Doyle Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

221 Doyle Ave

221 Doyle AveProvidence, RI 02906
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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. The Case-Mead Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. 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
The Case-Mead LoftsMicroloftStudio,1BA$1,375
110 Benefit Street Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
FOUND Study College HillMain - StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
The StudleyStudio1BR,1BA$1,625
Charles LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
Wayland Manor ApartmentsLarge StudioStudio,1BA$1,650
95 Lofts95 Lofts Floor Plan FStudio,1BA$1,925
71 Richmond StStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
G ReserveThe Citizen1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, RI

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $0.13 price per square foot Apt 2 Model at 57 Governor St. in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 20 Lauriston St Model at 20 Lauriston St, Unit 20 starting at $3,400 with a $1.70 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.
57 Governor St.Apt 23BR,1BA$0.13
20 Lauriston St, Unit 2020 Lauriston St3BR,2BA$1.70
The Delano2 BD/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.28
61 Doyle Ave, Unit Penthouse61 Doyle Ave4BR,2BA$2.26
Center PlaceB42BR,2BA$2.97
21 James St, Unit 221 James St1BR,1.5BA$2.48
108 - 110 Waterman StreetTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.76
308 Benefit St2 BED2BR,1BA$2.05
339-343 Thayer St3 Bed/1Bath3BR,1BA$2.83
110 Benefit Street Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$2.90

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East Side, Providence, RI

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

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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 $2,000.

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 $7,350.

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 72 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 $458 which is $6,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

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