Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (27 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 Keene St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

112 Keene St

112 Keene StProvidence, 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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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 The Case-Mead Lofts priced from $1,540. University Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,603. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Case-Mead LoftsMicroloftStudio,1BA$1,540
University Heights ApartmentsElmhurstStudio,1BA$1,603
110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,650
The StudleyMurphy Bed Studio1BR,1BA$1,650
Westminster LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,710
Charles Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,725
Wayland Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
The Residences at Bold Point1 bd / 1 ba1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, RI

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.58 price per square foot 29 Ogden St Model at 29 Ogden St, Unit 2 in the in the Hope neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 2 BD/2 BA Model at The Delano starting at $3,000 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the Fox Point 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.
29 Ogden St, Unit 229 Ogden St2BR,1BA$1.58
The Delano2 BD/2 BA2BR,2BA$2.54
55 University Ave, Unit 53 University Ave55 University Ave3BR,1BA$2.18
161 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease1 BED1BR,1BA$2.55
Westminster Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.05
Providence GThe Tiverton2BR,1BA$2.88
30 Royal St, Unit Apt 130 Royal St2BR,1BA$2.81
16 Tecumseh Street, Unit Unit #316 Tecumseh Street2BR,1BA$2.50
Wayland Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.49
110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Providence, RI

Ranked #2

Among cities in Rhode Island 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 $2,050.

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 $1,650, while the average apartment in East Side costs $6,000.

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 6 regular apartments in East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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