Situated about three miles northeast of Downtown Providence, Blackstone is a predominantly residential neighborhood teeming with spacious townhomes, apartments, and single-family houses available for rent along lush tree-lined streets. Blackstone exudes a historic charm, featuring homes in a wide variety of architectural styles.
Rated the best neighborhood to live in the Providence area, Blackstone residents enjoy close proximity to Brown University, the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence Place, and Downtown Providence in addition to area parks like Blackstone Park, Waterplace Park, and India Point Park Playground and Mosaic Mural. Recreational opportunities abound along the Seekonk River, which borders Blackstone to the east.
