Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (29 Rentals)

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East Side Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

East Side Apartments

83 Doyle AveProvidence, RI 02904
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9 Euclid Ave
1 to 6 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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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 Waterman St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

112 Waterman St

112 Waterman StProvidence, 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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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 Studio unit found at University Heights Apartments priced from $1,480. Charles Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Heights ApartmentsElmhurstStudio,1BA$1,480
Charles LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
The Case-Mead LoftsMicroloftStudio,1BA$1,540
110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,650
The StudleyMurphy Bed StudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Westminster LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,710
Wayland Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Emblem 1250AStudio,1BA$1,992
G ReserveThe Citizen1BR,1BA$2,000
The Residences at Bold Point1 bd / 1 ba1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, RI

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $2.77 price per square foot 168 Elmgrove Ave Model at 168 Elmgrove Ave, Unit # 1 in the in the Wayland neighborhood starting from $6,100. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 294 Butler Ave Model at 294 Butler Ave, Unit Butler1stFl starting at $4,500 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Wayland 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.
168 Elmgrove Ave, Unit # 1168 Elmgrove Ave3BR,3BA$2.77
294 Butler Ave, Unit Butler1stFl294 Butler Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.73
37 Royal St, Unit East side apartment37 Royal St5BR,2BA$2.38
25 Denison St, Unit 125 Denison St3BR,1.5BA$1.84
78 Pidge Ave, Unit 178 Pidge Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
120 Pitman St, Unit 3120 Pitman St2BR,2BA$2.46
The Delano2 BD/2 BA2BR,2BA$2.54
78 Fort St, Unit 178 Fort St3BR,1BA$1.82
30 Royal St, Unit Apt 130 Royal St2BR,1BA$2.81
110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Providence, RI

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side is at University Heights Apartments listed at $1,500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $1,650 at 110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side is starting from $1,880 at University Heights Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at University Heights Apartments and starts from $1,955.

Expert Rental Resources

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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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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