Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper South Providence Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Tempo
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tempo

55 George M Cohan BlvdProvidence, RI 02903

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Regency Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Plaza

2 Regency PlzProvidence, RI 02903

Upper South Providence, Providence, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper South Providence Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper South Providence area of Providence, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at 95 Lofts priced from $2,008. Emblem 125 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,162. Here are the most affordable Upper South Providence apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
95 LoftsA11BR,1BA$2,008
Emblem 1250AStudio,1BA$2,162
Chestnut CommonsEpoch2BR,2BA$2,883
580 South Water2 Bed 2 Bath Style F2BR,2BA$3,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper South Providence, RI

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper South Providence area is the $0.60 price per square foot 76 Providence St Model at 76 Providence St, Unit FL 1 in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $780. The second greatest value Upper South Providence apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Style E Model at 580 South Water starting at $3,650 with a $3.76 price per square foot in the Fox Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper South Providence apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
76 Providence St, Unit FL 176 Providence St1BR,1BA$0.60
580 South Water2 Bed 2 Bath Style E2BR,2BA$3.76
Chestnut CommonsEpoch2BR,2BA$3.44
123 Friendship St, Unit 4C123 Friendship St1BR,1BA$2.81
47 Sheldon St47 Sheldon St1BR,1BA$3.67
95 LoftsA61BR,1BA$4.74
Emblem 1250AStudio ,1BA$4.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper South Providence, Providence, RI

Ranked #14

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper South Providence Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Upper South Providence?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper South Providence is under $3,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper South Providence?

The cheapest apartment in Upper South Providence is 95 Lofts which is listed at $2,008, while the average apartment in Upper South Providence costs $4,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper South Providence?

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 8 regular apartments in Upper South Providence that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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