
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (41 Rentals)
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339-343 Thayer St

The Case-Mead Lofts

107-111 Medway St

University Heights Apartments

Charles Landing

71-77 Medway St

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East Side, Providence, RI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Side Studio Apartments | $1,867 | $720 | $2,897 |
East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,378 | $852 | $4,403 |
East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,210 | $1,170 | $7,599 |
East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,821 | $1,327 | $5,867 |
East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $2,300 | $3,750 |
East Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,375 | $4,000 | $4,750 |
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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 Studley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Providence, RI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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339-343 Thayer St | 4 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
The Studley | Murphy Bed Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
FOUND Study College Hill | Main - Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
University Heights Apartments | Classical B | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
Charles Landing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
The Case-Mead Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
95 Lofts | 95 Lofts Floor Plan F | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
Wayland Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
308 Benefit St | 2 BED | 2BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, RI
As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.88 price per square foot 401 Wayland Ave Model at 401 Wayland Ave, Unit 401 Wayland in the in the Wayland neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 12 Mayflower St Model at 12 Mayflower St, Unit 12 starting at $3,750 with a $1.88 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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401 Wayland Ave, Unit 401 Wayland | 401 Wayland Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.88 |
12 Mayflower St, Unit 12 | 12 Mayflower St | 3BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Westminster Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
61 Cypress St, Unit 2 | 61 Cypress St | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Telephone Building | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
64 Rochambeau Ave, Unit 1 | 64 Rochambeau Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.27 |
58 Ninth St, Unit 2 | 58 Ninth St | 3BR,1BA | $1.96 |
161 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
308 Benefit St | 2 BED | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
81 Ledge St, Unit 81 Ledge Street 3rd Floor | 81 Ledge St | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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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 $2,050.
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 $5,500.
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 81 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 $535 which is $4,965 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.
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