Fox Point

Providence, RI

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Fox Point - Providence, RI

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An historic neighborhood minutes from Brown University

Ivy League Great Location Walkable Quirky Trendy

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.

Fox Point also hosts India Point Park, Providence's former harbor, which bustles with activity most days of the week. In the summer, head on over to listen to a free rock concert in the park or enjoy traditional cuisine at the Cape Verdean Independence Festival. While there, sign up for lessons at the Community Boating Center and learn how to guide a sailboat down the river.

Explore the Neighborhood

Prismatica is a light installation by RAW Design located right outside Fox Point in Providence.

Ives St has local favorite restaurants like Chomp in Fox Point.

Providence River Walk has beautiful views of the water in Fox Point.

Residents of Fox Point can get their produce and grocery needs from the Eastside Marketplace.

Take a seat in the shade at Brassil Park in Fox Point.

Hope St is a popular location for a lot of residential foot traffic in Fox Point.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Fox Point is $922 for a studio, $2,080 for one bedroom, $2,442 for two bedrooms, and $2,627 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fox Point has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 395 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $922/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 733 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,080/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 941 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,442/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 109 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,627/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

94

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

54

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

91

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Providence Children's Museum
  • Roger Williams National Memorial
  • Ladd Observatory
  • Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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