Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downcity East Side Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $900 (7 Rentals)

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Wanskuck Mills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wanskuck Mills

725 Branch AveProvidence, 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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mineral Spring Gardens

1905 Mineral Spring AveNorth 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 Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community priced from $1,550. Shorewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,670. Here are the most affordable Outer Downcity East Side apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,550
Shorewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom(M) 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,670
The Belmore1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,699

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

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Downcity East Side area is the $2.09 price per square foot 528-305 (2 Bedroom 2 Bath) Model at Lofts & Townhomes @ International Apartments in the in the Manton neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Outer Downcity East Side apartment is the 1x1 Renovated Model at Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community starting at $1,750 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Outer Downcity East Side 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.
Lofts & Townhomes @ International Apartments528-305 (2 Bedroom 2 Bath)2BR,2BA$2.09
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.33
Shorewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom(M) 1st Floor1BR,1BA$2.72
The Belmore1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.09
ReNew North ProvidenceAiken1BR,1BA$3.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Downcity East Side, Providence, RI

Ranked #10

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

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3.5
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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 $1,550 at Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community.

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 $1,999 at The Belmore.

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