Providence

Providence, RI

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Providence boasts impressive educational opportunities, an active arts scene, and so much more

Artistic Theaters Diverse College Town Shopping River Dining Entertainment

Settled in 1636 as a member city of the 13 Colonies, Providence’s impact on U.S. history and now modern-day comforts are much to be appreciated. The cultural arts is widely encouraged and celebrated in the “Creative Capital.” Residents enjoy live theatrical performances at the Tony Award-winning Trinity Repertory Company on Washington Street. The renowned Rhode Island School of Design Museum showcases fine art masterpieces across five buildings. Providence may be a small capital in stature to others, but it sure packs a serious punch with plenty of cool attractions, landmarks, universities and more. College Hill houses two of the most renowned educational institutions in the nation, Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design. Across the Providence River, you’ll discover Johnson & Wales University – Providence Campus.

Providence is also known for its notable dining and shopping scene. Gourmet restaurants and artisan shops dot the city streets all across Providence. Federal Hills is known for its authentic Italian restaurants, gelato shops, and fresh cannolis. Shopping at Providence Place affords some respite from the daily routine. Entertainment options are endless in this capital city as well. Once you discover a rental in Providence, you’ll be minutes from a tranquil gondola ride down the river at Waterplace Park, the dancing flames of WaterFire at Riverwalk, interactive exhibits at Providence Children’s Museum, and adorable animals at and the Roger Williams Park Zoo. If you’re looking for a vibrant city overflowing with amenities, Providence is an excellent choice.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Providence, RI is $1,740 for a studio, $2,003 for one bedroom, $2,626 for two bedrooms, and $3,037 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Providence has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,003/month
698 Sq Ft
House
$2,955/month
1,193 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,336/month
449 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,245/month
981 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Providence, RI

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Providence, RI is 11.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Providence is 16.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,740 - $3,037. You can expect to pay 2.0% more for groceries, 25.4% more for utilities, and 6.7% less for transportation.

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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

asa messer elementary school

Public

Grades PK-4

537 Students

8
out of 10

Vartan Gregorian El. School

Public

Grades K-5

251 Students

7
out of 10

Robert F. Kennedy El. School

Public

Grades K-5

408 Students

6
out of 10

Martin Luther King El. School

Public

Grades PK-5

407 Students

6
out of 10

George J. West El. School

Public

Grades K-5

601 Students

5
out of 10

Nathanael Greene Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

808 Students

4
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

Gilbert Stuart Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

683 Students

Rating Unavailable

Roger Williams Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

631 Students

Rating Unavailable

Classical High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,113 Students

10
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

W B Cooley & Academy Internationa

Public

Grades 9-12

322 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

  • Providence Children's Museum
  • Roger Williams National Memorial
  • Woonasquatucket River Greenway - Riverside Park
  • Ladd Observatory
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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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.