Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $500 (47 Rentals)

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511 Angell St

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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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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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26-28 Pitman St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

26-28 Pitman St

26-28 Pitman StProvidence, RI 02906
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101 Hillside Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Hillside Ave.

101 Hillside AveProvidence, RI 02906
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221 Doyle Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

221 Doyle Ave

221 Doyle AveProvidence, RI 02906
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296 Benefit St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

296 Benefit St.

296 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903
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The Alice Building
Studio Apartments

The Alice Building

236-250 Westminster StProvidence, RI 02903
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110 Benefit St
Studio Apartments

110 Benefit St

110 Benefit StProvidence, RI 02903
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East Side, Providence, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Providence, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at Angell Street Apartments priced from $1,075. 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 East Side apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Angell Street Apartments292 Roommate Wanted1BR,1BA$1,075
The Case-Mead LoftsMicroloftStudio,1BA$1,300
110 Benefit Street Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
The StudleyMurphy Bed StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Charles LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
TempoStudioStudio,1BA$1,676
Providence GThe Bristol1BR,1BA$1,850
The Residences at Bold PointOne Bed balcony1BR,1BA$1,900
95 Lofts95 Lofts Floor Plan FStudio,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, RI

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.13 price per square foot 167 Walnut St Model at 167 Walnut St, Unit 1 in the in the Outer East Bay neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 146 Smart St Model at 146 Smart St, Unit 1 - 3bd 2 bath starting at $2,850 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Hope neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
167 Walnut St, Unit 1167 Walnut St3BR,1BA$1.13
146 Smart St, Unit 1 - 3bd 2 bath146 Smart St3BR,2BA$2.03
44 Woodbine St, Unit 344 Woodbine St3BR,1BA$1.68
141 4th St, Unit 2nd floor141 4th St2BR,1BA$1.76
26 Cypress St, Unit Cypress 526 Cypress St3BR,1BA$1.46
26 Chatham St, Unit 226 Chatham St3BR,2BA$2.17
38 East St, Unit #238 East St3BR,1BA$2.38
5 - 7 Euclid Ave1 Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.72
The Residences at Bold Point1 bed 1031BR,1BA$2.28
110 Benefit Street Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70

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East Side, Providence, RI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Providence. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side is under $1,925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?

The cheapest apartment in East Side is Angell Street Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in East Side costs $4,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side?

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 61 regular apartments in East Side 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 East Side?

Cheap apartments in East Side have an average cost of $497 which is $3,953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

Expert Rental Resources

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