Charles

Providence, RI

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Charles - Providence, RI

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Providence neighborhood offers a small-town feel on the cusp of city life.

Commuter Nature Suburban

Charles is one of two Providence neighborhoods that constitute the North End. Just minutes from Downtown Providence and its various amenities, Charles residents also have plenty to enjoy in their own neighborhood including shops and cafes as well as local and national eateries.

Several parks are located in Charles including Hopkins Square, St. Ann’s Plaza, Ascham Field, and Prete-Metcalf Field. Additional outdoor recreation can be found at Canada Pond and on the West River.

Convenient to I-95 and U.S. 1, Charles is less than 12 miles north of T. F. Green Airport. Travels and commutes from Charles couldn’t be simpler.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Charles is $1,399 for a studio, $1,528 for one bedroom, and $863 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Charles has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 409 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,399/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 545 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,528/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $863/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

43

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Charles - Providence, RI

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5 2 Reviews

Current Resident

5 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

This neighborhood is all about location, especially for commuters. Located right off of Route 95 and 146 and walk-able to downtown(1.6 miles) Silver Spring, Metcalf St., Flora and Ashton area is a popular destination for the LGBTQ community. Located near schools, hospitals and shopping. Enjoy opera in the park in the summer, the community garden, and neighborhood parks.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ladd Observatory
  • Roger Williams National Memorial
  • Providence Children's Museum
  • Woonasquatucket River Greenway - Riverside Park
  • Lincoln Woods State Park

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.