Downcity

Providence, RI

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Downcity - Providence, RI

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The bustling heart of Rhode Island’s capital city

Historic Vibrant Growing Urban Riverside Walkable

Downcity, also known as Downtown Providence, is the historic and cultural epicenter of Rhode Island’s capital city. Downcity is revered for its ornate architecture, picturesque riverfront, cultural institutions, and exceptional shopping and dining options.

There are a wide variety of rental options in Downcity, from renovated lofts to sleek high-rise apartments and everything in between. Residents enjoy the neighborhood’s walkable layout, vibrant atmosphere, and year-round events and attractions. Convenience to Brown University, the Rhode Island School of Design, and Johnson and Wales University makes the neighborhood a top choice for countless students, faculty, and staff seeking a rental close to campus in a burgeoning cityscape.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Downcity is $1,970 for a studio, $2,102 for one bedroom, $2,792 for two bedrooms, and $3,268 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downcity has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 640 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,970/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 693 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,102/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,024 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,792/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,374 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,268/month

    Average Rent

Reviews of Downcity - Providence, RI

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3.3 29 Reviews

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9 years and 5 months agoNiche Review

Not much crime around my area.

Niche User

9 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

I see this area being remodel in the future for the better.

Niche User

10 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

Santa Ana is a beautiful city, it has it's history. But I am a proud Santanera.

Niche User

10 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

I feel like my area is pretty good low crime, good services and easy to get where you want to go with public transport.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Roger Williams National Memorial
  • Woonasquatucket River Greenway - Riverside Park
  • Ladd Observatory
  • Providence Children's Museum
  • 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 November 2025.