Wayland

Providence, RI

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Wayland - Providence, RI

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A walkable locale next to historic College Hill

Great Location Walkable Outdoors University Bicycle-Friendly River

Neighboring historic College Hill, Wayland is known as one of Providence’s best neighborhoods to live in. Along with being within walking or biking distance of Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, Wayland gives residents an easy, two-mile commute to Downtown Provide. You can leave your car behind and take one of the several RIPTA bus lines that cross the neighborhood. Wayland resembles the classic New England neighborhood with quaint architecture including Georgian and Victorian-style homes. Perfect for all renters, Wayland has a wide variety of affordable and upscale rentals available for rent.

Proximity to several two colleges gives Wayland a youthful presence as well. Along Wayland Avenue you’ll find Wayland Square, a small yet lively commercial district with casual eateries, laid-back cafes, shops, and more. Wayland is pedestrian-friendly so you’ll see locals walking or biking to this small hub daily. If you love the outdoors, Wayland has plenty of parks for you to enjoy. Walk over to Blackstone Park, a riverside woodland area with great for bird watching, hiking and fishing. Dog lovers can take also take their furry friends to Waterman Saint Dog Park or Gano Dog Park nearby. If you’re looking for even more to do, simply take a short trip to Fox Point or Downtown Providence.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Wayland is $1,056 for a studio, $1,718 for one bedroom, $2,551 for two bedrooms, and $2,836 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wayland has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 414 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,056/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 802 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,718/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,123 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,551/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,800 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,836/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

91

Walker's Paradise

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

44

Some Transit

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

73

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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