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property at 115 Sunbury St

115 Sunbury St

ProvidenceRI02908
property at 50 Ashton St

50 Ashton St, Unit 2

50 Ashton St
ProvidenceRI02904

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property at 130 Sutton St

130 Sutton St, Unit 1

130 Sutton St
ProvidenceRI02903
property at 346 Admiral St

346 Admiral St

ProvidenceRI02908
property at 109 Arbor Dr

109 Arbor Dr

ProvidenceRI02908

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property at 81 Preston St

81 Preston St, Unit 2

81 Preston St
ProvidenceRI02906

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Providence, RI Local Guide

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Providence Overview

Welcome to Providence` Rhode Island – where oldest meets newest! The first thing that strikes you when entering the city is that Providence` Rhode Island is almost overwhelmingly pretty. It’s an old-world setting drenched in the freshest of everything modern that you could imagine. The first settlers stepped onto Plymouth Rock only about 50 miles from downtown Providence` and its area of the coast has since become the center of the world of innovations in science` art` and culture. Providence straddles the narrowing end of the incredible Providence River` which` from there` quickly opens up like a broad bay in and of itself and pours out directly into the Atlantic Ocean within the boundary of the metro area. The city has grown from about 189`000 in 2022 to about 1`200`000 in 2024. It has a distinctive blend of small-town charm and the sophistication of a major city. It has become a diverse` vibrant little city with a celebrated restaurant scene` overabundant recreation and entertainment` and among the world’s best academic opportunities. There are many great employment opportunities and surprisingly affordable rental homes in Providence` RI for newcomers to have a wonderful life and career on the East Coast.

What is the history of Providence?

The European settlers here sought freedom of beliefs and planted the seeds that grew a nation. In 1636` Puritan theologian Roger Williams settled Providence and began its growth to become one of the original 13 Colonies of the US. Due to a religious and political conflict` Williams was ultimately banished and moved on to settle another area of the region` but was again required by the prevailing powers to relocate. He and his group then moved to the location now named Fox Point near the confluence of the Providence` Woonasquatucket` and Moshassuck Rivers. They named their new settlement "Providence Plantations`” and developed it as a haven for religious nonconformists. Williams is said to have acquired the land for each of these developments from one after another tribal authority.

How is the weather in Providence?

Providence features the epitome of 4-season environments – with some extra snow. Rhode Island has approximately the same humid temperate climate as the rest of the coastal northeast US. That includes warm summer months` cold winters` and plenty of satisfaction for snow lovers. Surprisingly` the low-lying southernmost area of the tiny northern state actually features a more subtropical climate` with hot mid-summer months and merely cool winter temperatures with mixed rain and snow. Whereas the rest of the state` including Providence` typically averages January temperatures between 26° to 39° with about 9 rainy days` and in July between 69° and 83° with about 8 rainy days. Upper areas of greater Providence around the Bay see around 25 to 30 inches of snow in winter` but sometimes much less than that in milder winters.

How do I get around town?

Welcome to the US East Coast; you can live without a car! Providence is listed by USA Today in America’s top 2 most walkable cities (in its 2024 Readers' Choice Awards). The city is concentrated in a small square area` so you don’t need a car to get around in Providence. Abundant public transportation is conveniently accessible` as well as ride-sharing services. RIPT is Providence’s public transit system. It provides cheap bus transportation in the city at about 10-minute service intervals. For a $6 daily pass` you have unlimited access to rides throughout the city and the state. Or` you can pay $2 per ride. You can find information on particular routes and other information from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority at RIPTA.com.

What is the Providence commute like?

You can live in Providence and work anywhere in the region` or commute to Boston! I95 is the primary north/south route traversing the Providence metro area` and State Route 6 intersects it near the downtown` bringing traffic from the western metro neighborhoods. The I9E bypass circles along the upper edge of the bay` routing drivers toward points north of Providence. Other major routes include Route 114 North/South` I44 coming into downtown from the northwest` and alternative Hwy 1 and 1A North/South` and Route 44 traversing the Rhode Island / Massachusetts border. The RIPTA central transport hubs service the various bus routes statewide. Providence rail service is provided by the Amtrak Northeast Corridor line. It serves commuters between Providence and Boston (1hr 10 min one way) and round-trip to Washington DC as well. Providence also has rail service from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The MBTA serves RT Providence commuters to Boston and to the Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport.

Why live in Providence, RI?

Welcome to Providence` Rhode Island – both charming and cultured. First` US News & World Report ranks Providence in the top 100 best places to live and top 50 places to retire in the country. Second` the city’s economy is in a veritable boom. It also has a truly spectacular arts scene.The culinary creations in Providence are only matched regionally in Manhattan` six hours to the south. Providence has great neighborhoods for renters` each with its own special features. The city is also home to several excellent academic institutions` including world-famous Brown University. The city has won heaps of awards for being great in one way or another and is frequently on travel critics’ lists of favorite places. That makes sense. It’s friendly` like a small town. It surrounds you with lots of exciting things to do and places to see` like a big city. Anything you could want is within easy reach along this stretch of the northeastern coastline. The country’s most iconic cities are within a relatively very short driving distance of Providence. Yet` there’s a lovely` removed quality about living in Rhode Island` and that makes Providence a home place that really offers it all. 

What Providence landmarks should I see?

An account of cultural landmarks in the Providence area would fill a large book. For even a small percentage of the local Providence landmarks` you’ll need a stack of guides. For just a few examples` there’s the Rhode Island State House` an historic and architectural jewel` the Rhode Island School of Design Museum` and the historic homes from the 1700s and 1800s on College Hill. There’s the Waterplace Park` WaterFire art installation lighting up the tidal basin on summer nights` and the Providence Athenaeum` a stunning library. Visit the Lippitt House Museum` a National Historic Landmark` and be sure to stroll along Benefit Street and learn about its rich history. The iconic Brown University campus is a delight to visit. So is the Federal Hill historical neighborhood. Don’t miss the 1700s John Brown House Museum or the RISD Museum of Art` Rhode Island’s leading art and design museum. There’s the Roger Williams Park Zoo` the Providence Performing Arts Center` an architectural attraction and performance venue` and so many` many more in Providence metro and nearby areas.

What is there to do around Providence?

Imagine anything cultural or recreational you want to do. Then you can go do it in Providence. Providence and greater Rhode Island is a popular destination for entertainment` cultural experiences` and much more. There’s a seemingly endless array of things for Providence apartment renters to enjoy. Providence was once acclaimed by the New York Times as an art “Mecca.” From the WaterFire display to the many art installations across the landscape around Providence` to the endless series of art festivals` it’s easy to identify this as an art-inspired area. The RISD Museum and the St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center are two that stand out. There’s just a staggering number of great art galleries and cultural attractions. Be sure to visit the Tomaquag Museum` run by Native Americans. It features storytelling about the original inhabitants of the region and it’s fascinating. There’s also the Herreshoff Marine Museum for boat enthusiasts` and you must not miss the exhilarating America's Cup competition. The Providence Children's Museum is packed with exciting exhibits in innovations and is fun and interesting for the whole family. 

Where is the best place to move in Providence?

This city is very newcomer-friendly and offers many excellent options in Providence rentals. Providence metro is divided into over two dozen neighborhoods. Do some research on a few that sound right for your needs and compare them. Some of the best neighborhoods with apartments and/or single-family homes for rent in Providence include Blackstone` a serene` historic neighborhood` Elmhurst` another tranquil residential enclave popular with college students who want to live in a quiet area that’s convenient to the campus. Fox Point is known for its walkable streets. College Hill is an affluent neighborhood. Downtown Providence offers quick access to restaurants` cafés` urban amenities` and many entertainment venues and attractions` and Wayland is one of the most popular Providence areas for athletes and singles.

Providence, RI
Population: 179,335

Ranked #144

in US Census Population by City

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What type of rentals are currently available in Providence?

There are currently 2511 Apartments for Rent in Providence, RI with pricing that ranges from $720 to $23,571. There are also 192 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Providence ranging from $800 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Providence?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Providence ranges from $800 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,518.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Providence?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Providence range from $1,327 to $17,978, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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