Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olneyville Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (10 Rentals)

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The Plant
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Plant

60 Valley StProvidence, RI 02909
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The 91 Lofts
Studio Apartments

The 91 Lofts

91 Hartford AveProvidence, RI 02909

Olneyville, Providence, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Olneyville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olneyville area of Providence, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at 468 W Fountain St priced from $1,750. Rising Sun Mills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,770. Here are the most affordable Olneyville apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
468 W Fountain St1 bed1BR,1BA$1,750
Rising Sun MillsFrederickStudio,1BA$1,770
US Rubber Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olneyville, RI

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olneyville area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3BR 2BA Model at Paragon Mill in the in the Manton neighborhood starting from $2,425. The second greatest value Olneyville apartment is the 1 bed Model at 468 W Fountain St starting at $1,750 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Manton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olneyville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paragon Mill3BR 2BA3BR,2BA$1.54
468 W Fountain St1 bed1BR,1BA$1.75
16 Europe St, Unit 216 Europe St2BR,1BA$2.20
Grant Mill1V1BR,2BA$2.65
Strive Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.83
84 Tell St, Unit 82A84 Tell St1BR,1BA$3.00
Rising Sun MillsFrederickStudio ,1BA$3.22
250 Federal St, Unit 1250 Federal St3BR,1BA$25.00
27 Florence St, Unit 1L27 Florence St1BR,1BA$13.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olneyville, Providence, RI

Ranked #23

Among cities in Rhode Island for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Olneyville Neighborhood in Providence, RI

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olneyville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olneyville?

The cheapest apartment in Olneyville is 468 W Fountain St which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Olneyville costs $3,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olneyville?

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 1 regular apartments in Olneyville 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 Olneyville?

Cheap apartments in Olneyville have an average cost of $282 which is $2,968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olneyville.

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