Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downcity Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (89 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Downcity area of Providence.

property at 13 Albro St

13 Albro St

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property at 85 Vinton St

85 Vinton St

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74 Veazie St

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property at 54 Sutton St

54 Sutton St

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property at 280 Benefit St

280 Benefit St

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property at 19 Joy St

19 Joy St

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property at 65 Hendrick St

65 Hendrick St

ProvidenceRI02908
property at 416 Admiral St

416 Admiral St

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Copley Chambers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Copley Chambers

228 Broad StProvidence, 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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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 1 Bed unit found at Paragon Mill priced from $1,003. The Case-Mead Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downcity apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paragon Mill1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,003
The Case-Mead LoftsMicroloftStudio,1BA$1,300
110 Benefit Street Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
The StudleyMurphy Bed StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downcity, RI

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downcity area is the $0.70 price per square foot 27 Richter St Model at 27 Richter St, Unit 3rd Floor in the in the Manton neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downcity apartment is the 3BR 2BA Model at Paragon Mill starting at $2,425 with a $1.54 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.
27 Richter St, Unit 3rd Floor27 Richter St2BR,1BA$0.70
Paragon Mill3BR 2BA3BR,2BA$1.54
34 Durham St, Unit 234 Durham St2BR,1BA$1.39
47 Pembroke Ave, Unit 347 Pembroke Ave3BR,1BA$1.72
681 Charles St, Unit 4681 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.50
357 Lonsdale Ave, Unit 3357 Lonsdale Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
129 Sandringham Ave, Unit 1129 Sandringham Ave2BR,1BA$1.70
110 Capital St, Unit 2110 Capital St2BR,1BA$1.50
48 Pekin St, Unit 348 Pekin St2BR,1BA$1.62
9 Sampson Ave, Unit 9 Sampson Avenue9 Sampson Ave2BR,1BA$1.70

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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
Pet Friendly

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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 The Case-Mead Lofts listed at $1,300.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downcity Apartment is $1,003 at Paragon Mill.

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 $1,600 at Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community.

What is the most affordable Downcity Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downcity Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paragon Mill and starts from $2,425.

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