Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downcity Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (78 Rentals)

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0 Potters Ave
$9501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

0 Potters Ave

Providence, RI 02905
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387 Branch Ave
$1,4752 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

387 Branch Ave

Providence, RI 02904
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146 Grove St
$1,6502 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Apr 1

146 Grove St

Providence, RI 02909
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54 Sutton St
$1,700Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

54 Sutton St

Providence, RI 02903
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East Side Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

East Side Apartments

83 Doyle AveProvidence, RI 02904
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9 Euclid Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

9 Euclid Ave

9 Euclid AveProvidence, RI 02906
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382 Brook St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

382 Brook St

382 Brook StProvidence, RI 02906
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The Plant
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Plant

60 Valley StProvidence, RI 02909
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The 91 Lofts
Studio Apartments

The 91 Lofts

91 Hartford AveProvidence, RI 02909
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280 Benefit St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

280 Benefit St

280 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903
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18 8th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 8th St

18 8th StProvidence, RI 02906
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Downcity, Providence, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downcity Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downcity area of Providence, RI is a Studio unit found at Tempo priced from $899. Angell Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Downcity apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
TempoStudioStudio,1BA$899
Angell Street Apartments292 Roommate Wanted1BR,1BA$1,075
The Case-Mead LoftsMicroloftStudio,1BA$1,300
244 Bowen StStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
The StudleyMurphy Bed StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Charles LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Rising Sun MillsFrederickStudio,1BA$1,584
FOUND Study College HillMain - StudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downcity, RI

As of February 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downcity area is the $1.77 price per square foot 23 Hilltop Ave Model at 23 Hilltop Ave, Unit 23 in the in the Manton neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Downcity apartment is the 26 Tyndall Ave Model at 26 Tyndall Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,550 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Manton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downcity apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
23 Hilltop Ave, Unit 2323 Hilltop Ave3BR,1BA$1.77
26 Tyndall Ave, Unit 326 Tyndall Ave3BR,1BA$1.70
Residences at Woodlawn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
71 Pinehurst Ave, Unit 371 Pinehurst Ave3BR,1BA$1.72
141 4th St, Unit 2nd floor141 4th St2BR,1BA$1.76
57 Vicksburg St, Unit 57 Vicksburg57 Vicksburg St2BR,1.5BA$1.60
1111 Smith St, Unit #1 First Floor1111 Smith St2BR,1BA$1.58
22 Cleveland St, Unit 2nd floor22 Cleveland St2BR,1BA$1.45
48 Pekin St, Unit 348 Pekin St2BR,1BA$1.62
47 Sheldon St, Unit 2A47 Sheldon St1BR,1BA$1.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downcity, Providence, RI

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Providence, RI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downcity Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downcity?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downcity is at Tempo listed at $899.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downcity Apartment is $1,075 at Angell Street Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downcity is starting from $1,402 at Tempo.

What is the most affordable Downcity Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downcity Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at University Heights Apartments and starts from $2,345.

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