Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper South Providence Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (20 Rentals)

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2 Regency PlzProvidence, RI 02903

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40 Norwich Ave

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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 The Flynn priced from $1,171. Tempo & Tandem has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Upper South Providence apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flynn1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,171
Tempo & TandemStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
95 LoftsA51BR,1BA$2,189
Emblem 1251B1BR,1BA$2,752
Chestnut CommonsPerception2BR,1BA$2,779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper South Providence, RI

As of July 23, 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 Perception Model at Chestnut Commons starting at $2,779 with a $3.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Providence 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 St4BR,2BA$0.60
Chestnut CommonsPerception2BR,1BA$3.67
Emblem 1251B1BR,1BA$4.05
Tempo & TandemStudioStudio ,1BA$4.90
95 LoftsA51BR,1BA$5.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper South Providence Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Upper South Providence is The Flynn which is listed at $1,171, while the average apartment in Upper South Providence costs $2,979.

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 15 regular apartments in Upper South Providence 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 Upper South Providence?

Cheap apartments in Upper South Providence have an average cost of $729 which is $2,250 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper South Providence.

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