FOUND Study College Hill
100 N Main St,
Providence, RI 02903
$1,675 - $2,500
1-2 Beds
College Hill
Providence, RI
College Hill - Providence, RI Area Guide
This historic cultural hub is home to renowned institutions, museums, and more
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Upscale
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Historic
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Culture
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Scenic
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Great Location
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Artistic
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As its name implies, College Hill rises steeply from sea level to connect downtown to the city's East Side and is home to the prestigious Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design. Boasting some of the city's best views, College Hill is adjacent to downtown, across the Providence River. This historic neighborhood and cultural hub is home to an eclectic mixture of architectural styles that few neighborhoods possess. Many of this cobbled-street neighborhood's historic homes date back to the Revolutionary era. The pre-Colonial towers of Brown University and post-modern structures of Rhode Island School of Design blend harmoniously with the juxtaposition of Federal, Greek Revival, and Neoclassical styles that characterize the area. Affordable student housing, sleek upscale apartments, and colorful single-family homes give a modern contrast to the neighborhood’s quaint feel.
The universities dominate the neighborhood, giving it a youthful feel, but College Hill is also home to several museums, historic landmarks, parks, art galleries, casual eateries, trendy cafes, eclectic restaurants, shops, and more. Natural gas-powered trolleys and buses make this the city's best-served neighborhood for public transportation, and the area also hosts many of the state's top medical and professional facilities. For shopping, check out the boutiques and university bookstores that line Thayer Street. After hours, residents don’t have to go far for entertainment either. Dance at a concert at Dunkin' Donuts Center, catch a play at the historic Providence Performing Arts Center, or enjoy a drink at one of the many pubs in Downtown Providence, only 10 minutes away.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in College Hill is $1,388 for a studio, $1,981 for one bedroom, $2,261 for two bedrooms, and $3,936 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in College Hill has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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412 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,388/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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701 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,981/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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932 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,261/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,154 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,936/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly College Hill - Providence, RI is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
College Hill - Providence, RI offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
College Hill - Providence, RI provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in College Hill - Providence, RI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Roger Williams National Memorial
- Ladd Observatory
- Providence Children's Museum
- Woonasquatucket River Greenway - Riverside Park
- Roger Williams Park Zoo
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.