Elmhurst

Providence, RI

Elmhurst - Providence, RI

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Niche Reviews

3.5 (4 Reviews)

Home to Providence College

Affordable • Quaint • College • Suburban • Wooded • Convenient •

Located about three miles northwest of Downtown Providence, Elmhurst boasts tree-lined streets, quaint architecture, and well-landscaped lots. This wooded suburban neighborhood is best known for housing Providence College and the Roger Williams Medical Center. Residents here have ample rental choices with affordable to mid-range houses, townhomes, and apartments available for rent. Elmhurst is predominately residential, but Highway 44 and Chalkstone Avenue host an abundance of shopping and dining options including major chain grocers, bakeries, pizza spots, and more. The Elmhurst Clean and Green organization keeps residents actively involved in the community, hosting films and concerts in Fargnoli Park and sponsoring holiday events such as the Halloween Greet and Meet, workshops on water conservation, tree-planting events, and neighborhood cleanup projects each month. Great for renters looking for an easier trip to work or school, Downtown Providence and College Hill are both convenient to Elmhurst.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Elmhurst is $488 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Elmhurst has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

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Transportation

Very Walkable

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

Some Transit

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

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of Elmhurst - Providence, RI

Niche Reviews

3.5 4 Reviews

Niche User

8 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

This area is close to downtown and the mall. The location is very convenient and it is close to the parkway. It is not a quiet are, but not too loud either. Cars are constantly driving by.

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