Blackstone Boulevard Residences
262 Blackstone Blvd,
Providence, RI 02906
$2,800 - $5,800 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Blackstone
Providence, RI
Blackstone - Providence, RI Area Guide
Bask in the many charms of this historic gem
Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Lush
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Upscale
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Historic
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Peaceful
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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.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Blackstone is $2,761 for one bedroom, and $1,520 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Blackstone has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
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1 BR
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487 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,761/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,520/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Blackstone - Providence, RI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Blackstone - Providence, RI offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Blackstone - Providence, RI provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Blackstone - Providence, RI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ladd Observatory
- Roger Williams National Memorial
- Providence Children's Museum
- Woonasquatucket River Greenway - Riverside Park
- Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
Military Bases
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.