Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (76 Rentals)

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38 Ivy St, Unit 3
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

38 Ivy St, Unit 3

38 Ivy StProvidence, RI 02906
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property at 11 North Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

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11 North Ave, Unit 1

11 North Ave
ProvidenceRI02906
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14 Amy St
$2,000 - $2,400

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,400
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

14 Amy St

14 Amy StProvidence, RI 02906
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property at 274 S Main St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

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274 S Main St, Unit 30

274 S Main St
ProvidenceRI02903
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14 Trenton Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

14 Trenton Street

14-16 Trenton StProvidence, RI 02906
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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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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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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 244 Bowen St priced from $1,400. 110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes 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
244 Bowen StStudioStudio, 1BA$1,400
110 Benefit Street Apartment HomesStudioStudio, 1BA$1,445
FOUND Study College Hill2 Bed 2 Bath Canal - Providence 26-272BR, 2BA$1,445
Angell Street ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,575
Case Mead LoftsMicro-LoftStudio, 1BA$1,595
186 Waterman St0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,635
Wayland Manor ApartmentsStudio1BR, 1BA$1,650
The StudleyStudio - Workforce HousingStudio, 1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, RI

As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $0.89 price per square foot Studio Model at Westminster Lofts in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $1,710. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 29 Ogden St Model at 29 Ogden St, Unit 2 in the Hope neighborhood starting at $3,000 with a $1.58 price per square foot. 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.
Westminster LoftsStudioStudio, 1BA$0.89
29 Ogden St, Unit 229 Ogden St2BR, 1BA$1.58
65 Sixth St, Unit 265 Sixth St2BR, 1BA$1.96
82 Fremont St, Unit 2nd82 Fremont St3BR, 1BA$2.33
14 Amy St14 Amy St4BR, 1BA$2.03
308 Benefit St2 BED2BR, 1BA$2.10
38 Ivy St, Unit 338 Ivy St2BR, 1BA$1.80
41 E Transit St2 Bed2BR, 1BA$2.31
244 Bowen St1 Bed1BR, 1BA$1.75
48 Benefit St, Unit #248 Benefit St1BR, 1BA$1.80

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East Side, Providence, RI

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

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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 $1,650.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Side is 110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,465, while the average apartment in East Side costs $2,450.

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 24 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 $1,250 which is $1,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

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