Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (37 Rentals)
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Beneficent House

244 Bowen St

University Heights Apartments

The Case-Mead Lofts

Charles Landing
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313 Branch Ave

71 E George St

7 Lancaster St

313 Branch Ave, Unit 313 Branch Ave. Apt #1

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East Side, Providence, RI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Studio Apartments | $1,902 | $742 | $3,131 |
| East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $876 | $4,315 |
| East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,407 | $1,205 | $7,478 |
| East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,231 | $1,799 | $6,100 |
| East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,531 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| East Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,050 | $3,000 | $3,100 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Side Neighborhood of Providence, RI.
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Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Providence, RI is a 2 Beds unit found at G Square priced from $127. University Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,480. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Providence, RI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Square | The Lovecraft | 2BR,2BA | $127 |
| University Heights Apartments | Elmhurst | Studio,1BA | $1,480 |
| Charles Landing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Case-Mead Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Studley | Murphy Bed Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Westminster Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
| Wayland Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| G Reserve | The Citizen | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, RI
As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.13 price per square foot 167 Walnut St Model at 167 Walnut St, Unit 1 in the in the Outer East Bay neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 42 Cypress St Model at 42 Cypress St, Unit Apt 2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Walnut St, Unit 1 | 167 Walnut St | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 42 Cypress St, Unit Apt 2 | 42 Cypress St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 146 Evergreen St, Unit 146 Evergreen St | 146 Evergreen St | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 27 Douglas Ave, Unit 3 | 27 Douglas Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 78 Fort St, Unit 1 | 78 Fort St | 3BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| The Delano | 2 BD/2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| 313 Branch Ave, Unit 313 Branch Ave. Apt #1 | 313 Branch Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 161 Benefit st/Luxury Residences for Lease | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 47 Sheldon St, Unit 2B | 47 Sheldon St | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 16 Tecumseh Street, Unit Unit #3 | 16 Tecumseh Street | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Side, Providence, RI
Ranked #3
Among cities in Rhode Island for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Side, Providence, RI
Martin Luther King Elementary School
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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 $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?
The cheapest apartment in East Side is The Case-Mead Lofts which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in East Side costs $4,800.
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 11 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 $338 which is $4,462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.
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