Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olneyville Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (11 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

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530 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

530 Broadway

530 BroadwayProvidence, RI 02909
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12 Piedmont
1 Bedroom Apartments

12 Piedmont

12 Piedmont StProvidence, RI 02909
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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 Paragon Mill priced from $1,003. 468 W Fountain St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Olneyville apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paragon Mill1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,003
468 W Fountain St1 bed1BR,1BA$1,750
The 870 Reserve1-Bed1BR,1BA$1,795
Regency PlazaStudio/1 Bath With Walk-In ClosetsStudio,1BA$1,805
95 Lofts95 Lofts Floor Plan FStudio,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olneyville, RI

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olneyville area is the $1.71 price per square foot 18 Spencer St Model at 18 Spencer St, Unit 3 in the in the Manton neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Olneyville apartment is the 3BR 2BA Model at Paragon Mill starting at $2,425 with a $1.54 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.
18 Spencer St, Unit 318 Spencer St3BR,2BA$1.71
Paragon Mill3BR 2BA3BR,2BA$1.54
The 870 Reserve2-Bed2BR,2BA$2.40
37 Willow St, Unit 337 Willow St2BR,1BA$2.17
Center PlaceB42BR,2BA$2.97
106 Tell St, Unit Apt 3106 Tell St3BR,1BA$1.90
111 Ring St, Unit 2111 Ring St3BR,1BA$2.20
468 W Fountain St1 bed1BR,1BA$1.75
Strive Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.83
Station RowStudioStudio ,1BA$3.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olneyville, Providence, RI

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Providence, RI 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 a cheap apartment in Olneyville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olneyville is under $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olneyville?

The cheapest apartment in Olneyville is Paragon Mill which is listed at $1,003, while the average apartment in Olneyville costs $3,400.

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 2 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 $107 which is $3,293 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olneyville.

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