Cheap Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, RI from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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Brook Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brook Village Apartments

2072 Smith StNorth Providence, RI 02911
Senior Living
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Mineral Spring Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mineral Spring Gardens

1905 Mineral Spring AveNorth Providence, RI 02904
Senior Living
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40 Austin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Austin Ave

40 Austin AveGreenville, RI 02828
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Scituate Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Scituate Commons

29 Institute LnScituate, RI 02857
Corporate Housing
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Smithfield, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Smithfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Smithfield, RI is a Studio unit found at Greystone Lofts priced from $1,542. Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community in the Outer Downcity East Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Smithfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greystone LoftsG-0x1AStudio,1BA$1,542
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750
The Belmore1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Lofts & Townhomes @ International Apartments520-108 ( 1 Bedroom 1 Bath )1BR,1BA$1,850
Washington Hill Apartments1x1 waitlist1BR,1BA$1,956

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, RI and Nearby

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smithfield area is the $2.86 price per square foot Cambridge Model at ReNew North Providence in the in the Outer Downcity East Side neighborhood starting from $2,519. The second greatest value Smithfield apartment is the 1x1 waitlist Model at Washington Hill Apartments starting at $1,956 with a $2.61 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Smithfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ReNew North ProvidenceCambridge2BR,2BA$2.86
Washington Hill Apartments1x1 waitlist1BR,1BA$2.61
Lofts & Townhomes @ International Apartments520-108 ( 1 Bedroom 1 Bath )1BR,1BA$2.47
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.50
The Belmore1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Greystone LoftsG-0x1AStudio ,1BA$2.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smithfield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Smithfield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Smithfield is at Greystone Lofts listed at $1,542.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Smithfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Smithfield Apartment is $1,750 at Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Smithfield Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Smithfield is starting from $2,000 at Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community.

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