856 Hope St
856 Hope St,
Providence, RI 02906
$2,900 | 2 Beds
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.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Blackstone is $1,203 for one bedroom, and $1,477 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Blackstone has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
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Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
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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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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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.