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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Providence, RI

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Apartments Under $1,500

  • a living room with a carpeted floor and several doors
    79
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    1-2 Olmsted Way, Providence, RI 02904
    2 BEDS $1,350
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
    52
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    110 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903
    STUDIO $1,400+
    1 BED $1,650
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
    30
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    591 Willett Ave, Riverside, RI 02915
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with two couches and a tv
    60
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    935 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
    STUDIO $1,460+
    1 BED $1,700
    2 BEDS $1,840
  • the front of a brick building with a green door
    43
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    90 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
    1 BED $1,470
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Apartments Under $1,700

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a refrigerator
    44
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    99 Roger Williams Green, Providence, RI 02904
    STUDIO $1,535+
    1 BED $1,760+
    2 BEDS $2,335+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden counter top
    46
    Today

    73 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904
    STUDIO $1,575+
    1 BED $1,725+
    2 BEDS $1,995
  • a living room with a view of the city and a table and chairs
    80
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    169 Canal Street, Providence Rhode Island, RI 02903
    STUDIO $1,595
    1 BED $2,400
    2 BEDS $1,625+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and a white refrigerator
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    363 Simmonsville Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919
    1 BED $1,695+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,900

  • a black and white photo of a building on a city street
    32
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    126 Union Street, Providence, RI 02903
    STUDIO $1,710+
    1 BED $2,284
    2 BEDS $3,010
  • a living room with couches a table and a window
    6
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    40 Leander Street, Providence, RI 02909
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a desk and a tv
    28
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    430 Meshanticut Valley Pkwy, Cranston, RI 02920
    1 BED $1,800
    2 BEDS $1,965
  • a living room with white walls and carpet and a staircase
    45
    Today

    125 Village Green North, Riverside, RI 02915
    1 BED $1,801+
    2 BEDS $1,952+
    3 BEDS $2,486+
  • a living room with two white chairs and a large window and a staircase
    36
    Today

    75 Pocasset St, Johnston, RI 02919
    STUDIO $1,805
    1 BED $1,865+
    2 BEDS $2,115+
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  • a living room with a desk and a tv
    22
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    630 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
    1 BED $1,820+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with blue chairs and a brick wall
    43
    Today

    166 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,870+
    2 BEDS $2,270+
  • a kitchen with a granite counter top and a refrigerator
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    5 Western Hills Lane, Cranston, RI 02921
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,895+
    2 BEDS $2,135+

Apartments Under $2,100

  • a living room with a blue couch and a brick wall
    26
    Today

    95 Chestnut Street, Providence, RI 02903
    STUDIO $1,925
    1 BED $2,050
    2 BEDS $2,350+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    26
    Today

    101 Cedar Street, Providence, RI 02903
    2 BEDS $1,970+
    3 BEDS $2,035+

Apartments Under $2,300

  • a living room with a white couch and lamps
    17
    Today

    825 Plainfield St., Providence, RI 02909
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $2,500

  • a living room with a fireplace and a carpet
    22
    Today

    161 Hoffman Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white counter top
    72
    Today

    34 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02904
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with couches and a table
    16
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    70 Lincoln Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • an empty kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
    46
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    300 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a red couch and a table
    28
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    455 Meshanticut Valley Parkway, Cranston, RI 02920
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Getting around in Providence, RI

97 /100
Walker's Paradise
72 /100
Excellent Transit
79 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 97, Transit Score®: 72, Bike Score®: 79

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Providence, RI?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,350 and $3,890.

How many cheap rentals are available in Providence, RI on RentCafe?

There are 114 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Providence, RI were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Providence, RI?

The average Providence, RI cheap apartment size is 687 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Providence, RI?

Cheap apartments in Providence, RI are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Providence, RI?

A cheap apartment in Providence, RI offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Providence, RI? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Providence, RI has never been easier. We feature 102 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Providence, RI average. What is a cheap rent in Providence, RI? The average apartment rent in Providence is $2,571 per month so any rental south of $2,057 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Providence, RI rents go as low as $1,350/mo.

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