Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downcity East Side Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $995 (50 Rentals)

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Estates
Studio Apartments

Estates

300 Smithfield RdProvidence, RI 02904
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159 Russo
1 Bedroom Apartments

159 Russo

159 RussoProvidence, RI 02904
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40 Russo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

40 Russo St

40 Russo StProvidence, RI 02904
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7-9 Ledge St
1 Bedroom Apartments

7-9 Ledge St

7-9 Ledge StProvidence, RI 02904
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667 Charles St
1 Bedroom Apartments

667 Charles St

667 Charles StProvidence, RI 02904
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623 Charles St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

623 Charles St

623 Charles StProvidence, RI 02904
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16-18 Joseph St
2 Bedroom Apartments

16-18 Joseph St

16-18 Joseph StProvidence, RI 02904

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875 Branch Ave
Studio Apartments

875 Branch Ave

875 Branch AveProvidence, RI 02904
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35 Ledge St
Studio Apartments

35 Ledge St

35 Ledge StProvidence, RI 02904
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66 Ledge St
2 Bedroom Apartments

66 Ledge St

66 Ledge StProvidence, RI 02904
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543 Branch Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

543 Branch Ave

543 Branch AveProvidence, RI 02904
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Geneva Mills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Geneva Mills

1117-1119 Douglas AveProvidence, RI 02904
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12 Hymer St
3 Bedroom Apartments

12 Hymer St

12 Hymer StProvidence, RI 02908
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17 Ledge St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 Ledge St

17 Ledge StProvidence, RI 02904
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1109 Charles St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1109 Charles St

1109 Charles StProvidence, RI 02904
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49 Marietta St
Studio Apartments

49 Marietta St

49 Marietta StProvidence, RI 02904

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887 Branch Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

887 Branch Ave

887 Branch AveProvidence, RI 02904
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Spring Villa
Studio Apartments

Spring Villa

20 McGuire RdProvidence, RI 02904

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55-59 Russo St
Studio Apartments

55-59 Russo St

55-59 Russo StProvidence, RI 02904
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1 Talbot St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Talbot St

1 Talbot StNorth Providence, RI 02904
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545 Smithfield Rd
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

545 Smithfield Rd

545 Smithfield RdNorth Providence, RI 02904
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1353 Douglas Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1353 Douglas Ave

1353 Douglas AveNorth Providence, RI 02904
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3-5 Morrill Ln
3 Bedroom Apartments

3-5 Morrill Ln

3-5 Morrill LnNorth Providence, RI 02904

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474 Woodward Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

474 Woodward Rd

474 Woodward RdNorth Providence, RI 02904
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8 May St
2 Bedroom Apartments

8 May St

8 May StNorth Providence, RI 02904
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The Belmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Belmore

250 Smithfield RdNorth Providence, RI 02904
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Northfield Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northfield Manor

60 Hurdis StNorth Providence, RI 02904
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Mineral Spring Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mineral Spring Gardens

1905 Mineral Spring AveNorth Providence, RI 02904
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Vigliani Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vigliani Apartments

200 Vincent AveNorth Providence, RI 02904
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Villa Miranda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Miranda

60-66 Urban AveNorth Providence, RI 02904
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Maple Gardens II
Studio Apartments

Maple Gardens II

25 McGuire RdNorth Providence, RI 02904
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Maple Gardens I
Studio Apartments

Maple Gardens I

29 McGuire RdNorth Providence, RI 02904

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Outer Downcity East Side, Providence, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Downcity East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Downcity East Side area of Providence, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at Shorewood Apartments priced from $1,680. The Belmore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Outer Downcity East Side apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shorewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom (R) 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,680
The Belmore1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,699
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750
Lofts & Townhomes @ International Apartments520-108 ( 1 Bedroom 1 Bath )1BR,1BA$1,850
ReNew North ProvidenceAiken1BR,1BA$1,879

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downcity East Side, RI

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Downcity East Side area is the $2.00 price per square foot 919 Douglas Ave Model at 919 Douglas Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Manton neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Outer Downcity East Side apartment is the 15 Burns St Model at 15 Burns St, Unit Spacious 2Bedroom Unit 2 starting at $1,950 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Manton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Downcity East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
919 Douglas Ave, Unit 3919 Douglas Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
15 Burns St, Unit Spacious 2Bedroom Unit 215 Burns St2BR,1BA$1.95
80 Hazael St, Unit First Floor80 Hazael St2BR,1BA$1.89
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.19
Lofts & Townhomes @ International Apartments520-108 ( 1 Bedroom 1 Bath )1BR,1BA$2.47
Shorewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom (R) 1st Floor1BR,1BA$2.73
The Belmore1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.09
ReNew North ProvidenceAiken1BR,1BA$3.47

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Outer Downcity East Side, Providence, RI

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Downcity East Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Downcity East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Downcity East Side Apartment is $1,680 at Shorewood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Downcity East Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Downcity East Side is starting from $1,920 at Shorewood Apartments.

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