Apartments for Rent in Providence, RI

Prices and availability in Providence, RI were last updated on 17 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Providence, RI are: Nightingale Apartments, Westminster Lofts, Regency Plaza, Rising Sun Mills and Huntington Exchange Providence.

The average rent in Providence, RI is $2,579.

The price range for a studio apartment in Providence, RI is between $1,445 and $26,283.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Providence, RI is between $900 and $22,902.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Providence, RI is between $1,350 and $38,584.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Providence, RI is between $1,050 and $33,917.

In Providence 59% of the housing is rented out compared to 41% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 18% of Providence's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 74% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 8% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Providence is 44 years old, with 22% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 6 stories, of which 57% are garden-style apartment communities, 39% are mid-sized buildings, and 23% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Providence are around 15% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 49% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 26% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.