Rhode Island College

Providence, RI

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Rhode Island College is a leading regional public college established in 1854. Undergraduate and graduate students at RIC receive personalized higher education in the arts and sciences, business, and professional disciplines within a supportive, respectful, and diverse community. RIC’s dedicated faculty engages students in learning, research, and career attainment.

Located on a 180-acre campus in Providence, RIC is convenient to a variety of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent in Mount Pleasant as well as neighboring Elmhurst and Manton. Close proximity to U.S. 44 with access to I-95 makes commuting to and from RIC simple.

The RIC campus is vibrant with a broad range of student organizations, intercollegiate athletics, intramurals, and special events and activities. RIC enjoys a peaceful suburban atmosphere with easy access to the benefits and resources of the Providence metropolitan area. Larger cities such as Boston, Hartford, and New York City are all less than 200 miles away as well.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Providence, RI is $1,706 for a studio, $1,955 for one bedroom, $2,580 for two bedrooms, and $2,792 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Providence has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 593 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,706/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 705 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,955/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 976 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,580/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 956 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,792/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

84

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

52

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

65

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Robert F. Kennedy El. School

Public

Grades K-5

408 Students

6
out of 10

Robert L Bailey IV, Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

394 Students

5
out of 10

Reservoir Avenue School

Public

Grades K-5

267 Students

5
out of 10

Vartan Gregorian El. School

Public

Grades K-5

251 Students

5
out of 10

Carl G. Lauro El. School

Public

Grades K-5

621 Students

4
out of 10

Nathanael Greene Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

808 Students

3
out of 10

Nathan Bishop Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

608 Students

3
out of 10

Governor Christopher Delsesto Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

731 Students

2
out of 10

Esek Hopkins Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

435 Students

2
out of 10

Gilbert Stuart Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

683 Students

Rating Unavailable

Classical High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,113 Students

10
out of 10

W B Cooley & Academy Internationa

Public

Grades 9-12

322 Students

3
out of 10

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,302 Students

2
out of 10

Hope High School

Public

Grades 9-12

896 Students

2
out of 10

Mount Pleasant High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,164 Students

1
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Woonasquatucket River Greenway - Riverside Park
  • Roger Williams National Memorial
  • Ladd Observatory
  • Providence Children's Museum
  • Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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