Cheap Homes for Rent in Downcity Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $900 (15 Rentals)

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property at 297 Point St

297 Point St

ProvidenceRI02903

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property at 100 Taft Ave

100 Taft Ave

ProvidenceRI02906
property at 40 Sessions St

40 Sessions St

ProvidenceRI02906

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downcity

What type of rentals are currently available in Downcity?

There are currently 1380 Apartments for Rent in Downcity, RI with pricing that ranges from $720 to $24,693. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downcity ranging from $900 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downcity?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downcity ranges from $900 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,570.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downcity?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downcity range from $1,327 to $24,693, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.