
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Federal Hill Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $700 (62 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Federal Hill area of Providence.


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123 Vinton St, Unit 2

13 Albro St, Unit Room

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-1

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-2

81-83 America St, Unit 2F

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-2

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-1

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-2

85 Vinton St, Unit 85V-1
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42-44 Brighton Street (Maintenance Lease Up Only), Unit 44 Brighton Street 3

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150 Acorn St, Unit 1

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100 Tell St, Unit 3

419 Pine St, Unit 1

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150 Acorn St, Unit 1

381 Pine St, Unit 1

385 Pine St, Unit 2

The Bradford

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21 Dale St, Unit L1

54 Sutton St
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Regency Plaza

13 Albro St, Unit 1Bd

The 870 Reserve

13 Albro St, Unit 1B

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13 Kenyon St, Unit 2

296 Atwells Ave, Unit 2A

296 Atwells Ave, Unit 3C

128 Dean St

413 Atwells Ave

185 Broadway
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Huntington Exchange Providence

38 Weeden St, Unit 1

203 Broadway, Unit 2

103 Tell St, Unit 3

203 Broadway, Unit 1B

12 Africa St

124 Almy St, Unit 1A

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197 Dean St, Unit 1

81-83 America St, Unit 2R

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137 Sutton St, Unit 2
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292 Knight St, Unit 1

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78 Ring St, Unit 1

13 Messenger St, Unit 13M-3F

63 Brayton Ave, Unit 3

12 Armenia St

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14 Africa St, Unit #2

179 Federal St, Unit 1B Lux

81-83 America St, Unit 83A-1F

407 Broadway

130 Sutton St, Unit 2
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Federal Hill, Providence, RI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Federal Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Hill Studio Apartments | $1,967 | $754 | $2,225 |
| Federal Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $950 | $2,830 |
| Federal Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,822 | $1,500 | $3,710 |
| Federal Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $1,699 | $4,085 |
| Federal Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $900 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Federal Hill Neighborhood of Providence, RI.
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Cheapest Available Federal Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Federal Hill area of Providence, RI is a Studio unit found at The Bradford priced from $1,800. Regency Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Federal Hill apartments for rent in Providence, RI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradford | Studio - 55 Bradford | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Regency Plaza | Studio/1 Bath With Walk-In Closets | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| The 870 Reserve | 1-Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Huntington Exchange Providence | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Hill, RI
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Federal Hill area is the $0.45 price per square foot 123 Vinton St Model at 123 Vinton St, Unit 2 in the in the Manton neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Federal Hill apartment is the 124 Vinton St, 3 Model at 124 Vinton St, 3, Unit 3 starting at $2,450 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Manton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Federal Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Vinton St, Unit 2 | 123 Vinton St | 4BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| 124 Vinton St, 3, Unit 3 | 124 Vinton St, 3 | 4BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| The 870 Reserve | 2-Bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 95 Cedar Street | 2-Bed/2-Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| 292 Knight St, Unit 1 | 292 Knight St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 14 Africa St, Unit #2 | 14 Africa St | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 150 Acorn St, Unit 1 | 150 Acorn St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 13 Kenyon St, Unit Unit 2 | 13 Kenyon St | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| The Bradford | Studio - 55 Bradford | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
| Regency Plaza | Studio/1 Bath with Dining Area | Studio ,1BA | $3.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFederal Hill, Providence, RI
Ranked #8
Among cities in Rhode Island for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Federal Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Federal Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Federal Hill is under $1,970.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Federal Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Federal Hill is Regency Plaza which is listed at $1,885, while the average apartment in Federal Hill costs $2,947.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Federal Hill?
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 3 regular apartments in Federal Hill 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 Federal Hill?
Cheap apartments in Federal Hill have an average cost of $240 which is $2,707 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Federal Hill.
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