Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (90 Rentals)

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property at 43 Jenkins St

$1,500 - $1,700

1 Bedroom Rentals

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43 Jenkins St

ProvidenceRI02906

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property at 274 S Main St

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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274 S Main St

ProvidenceRI02903
property at 191 Nashua St

$1,900 - $2,300

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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191 Nashua St

ProvidenceRI02904

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69 Doyle Ave, Unit 3
$1,980
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

69 Doyle Ave, Unit 3

69 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 Wayland Manor Apartments priced from $1,400. 244 Bowen St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wayland Manor ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,400
244 Bowen StStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Case Mead LoftsMicro-LoftStudio,1BA$1,485
Angell Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Charles LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
FOUND Study College HillEfficiency Studio Main - Providence 26-271BR,1BA$1,675
Westminster LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, RI

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.48 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Westminster Lofts in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $2,345. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 132 S Angell St Model at 132 S Angell St, Unit 3 starting at $2,650 with a $1.83 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.
Westminster Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
132 S Angell St, Unit 3132 S Angell St3BR,1BA$1.83
The Delano2 BD/2 BA2BR,2BA$2.66
291 Williams St291 Williams St2BR,1BA$2.09
20 Peach Ave, Unit 320 Peach Ave3BR,1BA$2.20
151 Ivy St, Unit 2151 Ivy St2BR,1BA$2.40
308 Benefit St2 BED2BR,1BA$2.10
161 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease1 BED1BR,1BA$2.45
25 Tenth St, Unit 25 Tenth St Unit 225 Tenth St2BR,1BA$1.91
244 Bowen StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Side, Providence, RI

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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 $1,710.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Side is Wayland Manor Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in East Side costs $4,300.

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 26 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 $395 which is $3,905 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

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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From Blue-Collar to Bustling: Discover the Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Providence

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.