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North Providence, RI

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Discover the welcoming college town of North Providence

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North Providence is located just a few miles from bustling Downtown Providence with easy access to major highways. This welcoming town houses Rhode Island College, famously the most affordable college in New England. The North Providence School District offers high-ranking public schools like Centredale Elementary School to residents. Community parks are spread all across town including the dog-friendly Wanskuck Park. Local restaurants are a staple to the North Providence Community. Spice things up at Los Andes with their Peruvian and Bolivian cuisine, or check out the weekly specials at long-standing, family-owned Twin’s Pizza.

There’s a wide range of apartments available for rent in the area, from modern lofts to towering apartment communities in historic skyscrapers, so be sure the find the perfect rental for you and start enjoying the perks of living in North Providence.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in North Providence, RI is $1,599 for a studio, $1,669 for one bedroom, $1,945 for two bedrooms, and $1,832 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Providence has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,669/month
605 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,223/month
1,441 Sq Ft
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Transportation

70

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

42

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

Greystone School

Public

Grades PK-5

314 Students

7
out of 10

James L. Mcguire School

Public

Grades K-5

388 Students

4
out of 10

Centredale School

Public

Grades PK-5

224 Students

4
out of 10

Joseph A. Whelan School

Public

Grades K-5

247 Students

3
out of 10

Stephen Olney School

Public

Grades K-5

386 Students

2
out of 10

Birchwood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

379 Students

7
out of 10

Dr. Edward Ricci School

Public

Grades 6-8

417 Students

5
out of 10

North Providence High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,090 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Woonasquatucket River Greenway - Riverside Park
  • Roger Williams National Memorial
  • Ladd Observatory
  • Lincoln Woods State Park
  • Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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Living in North Providence

History

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Downcity, or historical downtown Providence, is perhaps one of the most interesting areas to visit when you move to North Providence because it embodies everything that makes up the area. The RISD Museum is the state museum dedicated to both history of the region and art and is a fantastic way learn a bit about the founding of New England. The Providence Children’s Museum is yet another great place to spend the day and to really immerse yourself and your children in the area and have fun.

Restaurants

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Since North Providence is an extension of Providence itself, it is again best to look to the heart of Providence for some night time fun. There are tons of great bars, lounges, and hang outs along Providence Place and Douglas Avenue that offer cultural attractions and great music. These lounges like Ladder 133 Bar and Grill have great themes, this bar and grill used to be a fire house and still has tons of great memorabilia. When the sun goes down on Providence, the fun comes up and the area really comes alive.

Shopping

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Shopping is of course another highly important thing to consider when moving to any new city. The Omni Providence center and Providence Place are both centrally located shopping centers that offer access to over 170 boutiques that are perfect for a full day of shopping or for just popping in and getting what you need. These shopping centers are full of local flare and are great for anyone looking for a great way to spend an afternoon or an entire day depending on how much shopping you want to get done. These shopping centers are connected to the Providence Convention Center and are easy to get to and navigate.

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