Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downcity East Side Neighborhood of Providence, RI from $900 (24 Rentals)

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Northfield Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Northfield Manor

60 Hurdis StNorth Providence, RI 02904
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Mineral Spring Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mineral Spring Gardens

1905 Mineral Spring AveNorth Providence, RI 02904
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The Belmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Belmore

250 Smithfield RdNorth Providence, RI 02904
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Outer Downcity East Side, Providence, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Downcity East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Downcity East Side area of Providence, RI is a 2 Beds unit found at Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community priced from $1,600. Strive Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Outer Downcity East Side apartments for rent in Providence, RI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community2x1.5 Granite, Laminate2BR,1BA$1,600
Strive LoftsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,700
The Residences at Brentwood1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1 - Weekapaug1BR,1BA$1,725
Lofts & Townhomes @ International Apartments520-202 ( 1 Bedroom 1 Bath)1BR,1BA$1,745
Providence GThe Bristol1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downcity East Side, RI

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Downcity East Side area is the $1.79 price per square foot 13 Dosco Dr Model at 13 Dosco Dr, Unit 2 bedroom duplex in the in the Manton neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Outer Downcity East Side apartment is the 681 Charles St Model at 681 Charles St, Unit 4 starting at $1,695 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Wanskuck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Downcity East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13 Dosco Dr, Unit 2 bedroom duplex13 Dosco Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.79
681 Charles St, Unit 4681 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.41
9 Sampson Ave, Unit 9 Sampson Avenue9 Sampson Ave2BR,1BA$1.90
Westminster Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.05
19 Rose St, Unit 19#319 Rose St2BR,1BA$2.14
Providence GThe Tiverton2BR,1BA$3.12
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.13
Lofts & Townhomes @ International Apartments520-202 ( 1 Bedroom 1 Bath)1BR,1BA$2.49
Station RowStudioStudio ,1BA$3.18
The Residences at Brentwood1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1 - Weekapaug1BR,1BA$3.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Downcity East Side, Providence, RI

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Outer Downcity East Side, Providence, RI

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Getting Around the Outer Downcity East Side Neighborhood in Providence, RI

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Downcity East Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Downcity East Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Downcity East Side is under $2,338.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Downcity East Side is Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Outer Downcity East Side costs $4,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Downcity 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 9 regular apartments in Outer Downcity East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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