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

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East Side Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

East Side Apartments

83 Doyle AveProvidence, RI 02904
Senior Living
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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
Student Housing
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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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221 Doyle Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

221 Doyle Ave

221 Doyle AveProvidence, RI 02906
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296 Benefit St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

296 Benefit St.

296 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903
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The Alice Building
Studio Apartments

The Alice Building

236-250 Westminster 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
339-343 Thayer St4 Bed1BR,1BA$950
The StudleyMurphy Bed StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
FOUND Study College HillMain - Efficiency StudioStudio,1BA$1,495
University Heights ApartmentsClassical B1BR,1BA$1,535
Charles LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
The Case-Mead LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
95 Lofts95 Lofts Floor Plan FStudio,1BA$1,925
Wayland Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
308 Benefit St2 BED2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
401 Wayland Ave, Unit 401 Wayland401 Wayland Ave4BR,2BA$1.88
12 Mayflower St, Unit 1212 Mayflower St3BR,2BA$1.88
Westminster Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
61 Cypress St, Unit 261 Cypress St3BR,1BA$1.44
Telephone BuildingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.10
64 Rochambeau Ave, Unit 164 Rochambeau Ave3BR,1BA$2.27
58 Ninth St, Unit 258 Ninth St3BR,1BA$1.96
161 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease1 BED1BR,1BA$2.30
308 Benefit St2 BED2BR,1BA$2.05
81 Ledge St, Unit 81 Ledge Street 3rd Floor81 Ledge St2BR,1BA$1.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Providence, RI

Ranked #17

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 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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