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Riverside, RI

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Historic charm and small-town tranquility on the Providence River

Suburban Scenic Peaceful Historic Diverse Riverside

Located where the Providence River flows into the Narragansett Bay, Riverside is a charming community in the southern portion of East Providence. Riverside residents enjoy a small-town atmosphere, with friendly neighbors and scores of local shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Riverside is the proud home of the landmark Crescent Park Carousel—an ornate carousel built in 1895 and listed on the National Register in 1976. Locals enjoy convenience to the East Bay Bike Path, which runs through town and connects to the rest of the Providence area. While Riverside residents enjoy the town’s peaceful atmosphere and quaint offerings, nearby Seekonk and Providence provide a host of modern amenities to the community.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Riverside, RI is $1,385 for a studio, $1,804 for one bedroom, $2,195 for two bedrooms, and $2,713 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverside has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,804/month
735 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Some Transit

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

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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

James R. D. Oldham School

Public

Grades K-5

145 Students

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Haines Memorial State Park
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo
  • Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
  • Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
  • Roger Williams Park

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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Living in Riverside

Restaurants

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While Riverside has a few options, you'll find many more casual and fine dining restaurants to choose from in East Providence and Providence, RI. Local favorites include Yamafuji II, a Japanese restaurant; Lee's Chinese Restaurant & Lounge, Mei Sing Chinese Restaurant; several pizza restaurants including Town Pizza, Rhodes Pizza & Restaurant, East Providence House of Pizza, and Domino's Pizza. The area also has several coffee shops including a Honey Dew Donuts and Borealis Coffee Company.

Transportation

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Riverside is easily accessible by public transit, highway, and foot traffic. RIPTA, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, connects Riverside and East Providence with Providence, RI by bus. RIPTA riders can take the bus across town and access public transportation to other towns in Rhode Island at the Kennedy Plaza station in Providence. RIPTA riders can choose to pay per ride, or save on ride cost by purchasing a 24-hour pass, a 7-day pass, a monthly pass, or a 10-pack of individual rides. In Providence, residents can take an MBTA train to Boston, or take Amtrak to Boston, New York, or New Haven.

Cost

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Renters living in Riverside pay an average rent of $1,800 for one bedrooms, $2,200 for two bedrooms, and $2,400 for three bedrooms. By comparison, the state average is $2,500. Those exploring houses for rent in Riverside can expect to pay around $3,000. For anyone looking to buy, the average house is valued at $340,000, compared to the state average of $430,000.

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