
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Providence Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $600 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Providence area of Providence.


The Case-Mead Lofts

65 Weybosset St, Unit 204

Westminster Lofts

Regency Plaza

70 Kennedy Plaza
Downtown Providence, Providence, RI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Providence?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Providence Studio Apartments | $2,346 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Providence 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $824 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Providence 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,776 | $1,333 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Providence 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,920 | $3,050 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Providence Neighborhood of Providence, RI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Providence Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Providence area of Providence, RI is a Studio unit found at The Case-Mead Lofts priced from $1,300. 110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,465. Here are the most affordable Downtown Providence apartments for rent in Providence, RI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Case-Mead Lofts | Microloft | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
The Studley | Murphy Bed Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Westminster Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
Regency Plaza | Studio/1 Bath with Dining Area | Studio,1BA | $1,790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Providence, RI
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Providence area is the $0.89 price per square foot Studio Model at Westminster Lofts in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $1,710. The second greatest value Downtown Providence apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at Park Row West starting at $3,114 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Providence apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Westminster Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.89 |
Park Row West | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
Nightingale Apartments | 78bB5B Two Bed Two Bath with Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $3.26 |
The Residences Providence | Unfurnished 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
G Square | The Lovecraft | 2BR,2BA | $4.08 |
110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
Station Row | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.40 |
Providence G | The Bristol | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Regency Plaza | Studio/1 Bath with Dining Area | Studio ,1BA | $3.65 |
The Studley | Murphy Bed Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Providence, Providence, RI
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Providence, RI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Downtown Providence Neighborhood in Providence, RI
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
77 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Providence Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Providence?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Providence is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Providence?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Providence is The Case-Mead Lofts which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Downtown Providence costs $5,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 288 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Providence?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Providence have an average cost of $292 which is $5,458 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Providence.
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