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East Providence, RI

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History and beauty on the riverfront in East Providence

Riverfront Historic Golf Parks Suburb Biking Restaurants

East Providence lies on the Rhode Island-Massachusetts state line on the east and the banks of the Providence and Seekonk Rivers on the west. This historic city is made up of five neighborhoods, each with their own unique charm. Across the Providence River, you’ll find Downtown Providence, Brown University, and many entertainment options such as the Providence Children’s Museum and the ornate, longstanding Providence Performing Arts Center. Established in 1871, visit the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse to explore mariner history off the coast of East Providence. The East Providence School District offers wonderful public school options, while the city houses private schools, as well.

With a coastal landscape, East Providence residents have access to gorgeous waterfront views. Explore the Ten Mile River Greenway to enjoy a scenic biking and hiking trail along the banks of the James Turner Reservoir. Enjoy the multitude of local restaurants, shops, community events, and seasonal celebrations around town. Historic and cozy apartments and condos are available for rent in this safe, quaint city.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in East Providence, RI is $1,266 for a studio, $1,827 for one bedroom, $2,205 for two bedrooms, and $2,653 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Providence has increased by 6.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,827/month
680 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,162/month
234 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,483/month
497 Sq Ft
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Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

33

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

45

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.

Schools

Myron J. Francis Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

389 Students

6
out of 10

Emma G. Whiteknact School

Public

Grades K-5

240 Students

6
out of 10

Orlo Avenue School

Public

Grades K-5

239 Students

6
out of 10

Waddington School

Public

Grades K-5

534 Students

5
out of 10

Agnes B. Hennessey School

Public

Grades K-5

258 Students

5
out of 10

Edward Martin Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

603 Students

4
out of 10

Riverside Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

541 Students

4
out of 10

East Providence High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,659 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Haines Memorial State Park
  • Providence Children's Museum
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo
  • Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
  • Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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Living in East Providence

Restaurants

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East Providence offers a wide range of ethnic dining options. Top choices include the sushi bar Ichigo Ichie; Sun and Moon Korean Restaurant; Madeira, Phillips Street, and O Dinis Portuguese restaurants; La Camelia, a Middle Eastern restaurant; casual restaurants Oxford Tavern and Red Bridge Tavern; and Sons of Italy Italian restaurant. There are many more restaurants in nearby Providence. East Providence offers many bakeries, including the Seven Stars, which offers bread and sandwiches; The Illuminated Oven, a cupcakes and sweets shop; and the Portuguese Taunton Ave Bakery.

Transportation

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East Providence offers a mix of public transit, highway access and pedestrian traffic. RIPTA, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, operates a bus and trolley system that connects East Providence with Providence, RI and provides transportation around town. RIPTA riders can access bus transportation to other towns in Rhode Island at Providence's Kennedy Plaza hub. RIPTA riders can pay per ride, or purchase a 24-hour pass, a 7-day pass, a monthly pass, or a 10-pack of individual rides. In Providence, the train station offers connection to Amtrak and MBTA trains to New York, Boston and elsewhere.

Shopping

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East Providence has many smaller shopping plazas, and the local villages have mom and pop stores to meet your daily needs. Your best bet for retail shopping is the Providence Place Mall, which offers over 170 stores and restaurants in a central mall complex right off Route 95. In East Providence, Pawtucket Avenue and Warren Avenue offer big box stores, grocery stores, and other chain retailers. Smaller boutiques are clustered around Waterman Avenue, Newport Avenue, and Taunton Avenue.

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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.