Fox Point is a charming historic neighborhood located about three miles southwest of Downtown Providence. As one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, Fox Point retains its quaint charm with old fashioned architecture in a variety of styles including beautiful Victorian homes for rent. The neighborhood rests at the point where the Providence and Seekonk Rivers meet. Today, Fox Point is a trendy locale that beautifully juxtaposes the old and new.
Fox Point is highly walkable, and many stores are just a few blocks away minutes from most homes. Fox Point is only about a 10-minute walk from Brown University, which makes the neighborhood feel youthful. Fox point is known for its wide variety of election amenities. Many residents head to Wickenden Street, a quirky thoroughfare with vintage boutiques, record stores, laid-back cafes, art galleries, and more. Hope Street and Ives have plenty to offer as well.