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$6,800 / Month

12 Observatory Ave

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Providence, RI 02906

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  • Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • Square Feet

    2,600 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Jun 1

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Furnished
  • Fireplace
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About This Home

$6,800 deposit, Available Jun 1

Overlooking the historic Ladd Observatory,this perfect location in the heart of the East Side of Providence is in close proximity to Brown and other local amenities. Modern kitchen with quartz counters/stainless appliances,living room fireplace,primary suite w/ walk-in closet,period wood flooring,central heating/cooling,off-street parking,front farmer’s porch,back deck,and more. Perfect for visiting professors and/or families between the buying/selling process. Pets negotiable. All linens provided. Owners pay water,sewer,internet,and landscaping. Tenants billed monthly for gas and electric usage. 4 month minimum lease. MLS ID 1409906

12 Observatory Ave is a house located in Providence County and the 02906 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Providence School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1900

Attic

Permanent Attic Stairs

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Bathtub with Shower 3.5 Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile

Home Design

Colonial Architecture Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Furnished Fireplace 2,600 Sq Ft Home 3-Story Property

Kitchen

Range Oven Microwave

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 6/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 12OBSERVATORYAVPROV

Location

Property near a hospital

Outdoor Features

Deck Porch

Parking

No Garage Unassigned Parking Driveway 2 Parking Spaces

Unfinished Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House Interior Basement Entry

Utilities

Central Air Heating System Uses Steam Heating System Uses Oil Oil Water Heater

Community Details

Amenities

Public Transportation Shops Restaurant

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Pets Allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $6,800

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water

Property Information

  • Furnished Units Available

Contact

  • Listed by The Blackstone Team | Compass
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
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    State Wide MLS of Rhode Island, Inc.
Copyright © 2026 State Wide MLS of Rhode Island, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Neighborhood

Situated about three miles northeast of Downtown Providence, Blackstone is a predominantly residential neighborhood teeming with spacious townhomes, apartments, and single-family houses available for rent along lush tree-lined streets. Blackstone exudes a historic charm, featuring homes in a wide variety of architectural styles.

Rated the best neighborhood to live in the Providence area, Blackstone residents enjoy close proximity to Brown University, the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence Place, and Downtown Providence in addition to area parks like Blackstone Park, Waterplace Park, and India Point Park Playground and Mosaic Mural. Recreational opportunities abound along the Seekonk River, which borders Blackstone to the east.

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Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Attic
  • Furnished
  • Porch
  • Deck
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Brown University
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Rhode Island School of Design
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
C.C. of Rhode Island, Downcity
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Johnson & Wales Univ Downcity
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
12 Observatory Ave is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from Brown University. It is also near Rhode Island School of Design and C.C. of Rhode Island, Downcity.
Schools
Nathan Bishop Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
807 Students
Nearby
Hope Leadership School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

12 Observatory Ave is near Rhode Island Tf Green International, located 9.8 miles or 21 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Providence
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Pawtucket/Central Falls
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
South Attleboro
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Attleboro
Drive: 19 min 10.6 mi
Tf Green Airport
Drive: 18 min 10.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Rhode Island Tf Green International
 Drive: 21 min 9.8 mi
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 12 Observatory Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
University Market Place
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
North Main Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Wayland Square
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
12 Observatory Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Ladd Observatory
 Walk: 2 min 0.0 mi
Roger Williams National Memorial
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Providence Children's Museum
 Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Woonasquatucket River Greenway - Riverside Park
 Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
Roger Williams Park Zoo
 Drive: 12 min 5.8 mi
12 Observatory Ave has 5 parks within 5.8 miles, including Ladd Observatory, Roger Williams National Memorial, and Providence Children's Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
The Miriam Hospital
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Butler Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Roger Williams Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
12 Observatory Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is The Miriam Hospital which is 1.0 mile away and a 19 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Rhode Island National Gaurd
Drive: 37 min 23.6 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 63 min 40.3 mi
12 Observatory Ave is 23.6 miles from Rhode Island National Gaurd, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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