Federal Hill

Providence, RI

Embrace the past and play at Dexter Training Ground Park—Federal Hill's historic haven.
Tony’s Colonial Food, a gourmet Italian market located in the heart of Federal Hill.
Embark on a culinary adventure through Federal Hill, Providence, with great dining choices.

Federal Hill - Providence, RI Area Guide

Italian cuisine galore in a trendy Rhode Island neighborhood

Local Restaurants Hip Historic Architecture Great Schools Urban

Federal Hill is nestled in Providence, the capital of Rhode Island, the most populated city in the state, and one of the oldest cities in the country. This neighborhood is separated from downtown Providence by US-6, so it’s just steps away from all of downtown’s attractions. Though so close to downtown, residents find everything they need in their quaint urban neighborhood. Federal Hill offers local restaurants, dessert shops, live music venues, public parks, fitness centers, retail stores, and more.

The Providence Public School District is highly ranked and offers schools like Classical High School and Central High School to Federal Hill residents. Delicious local Italian restaurants are abundant, but there are other cuisines to try as well. The Grange is a quaint, industrial space with lavishly plated meals and picture-worthy cocktails. And if you have a sweet tooth, Pastiche Fine Desserts is your next stop. This cozy European-style nook has the tastiest pastries, cakes, and tarts in town. Don’t forget about the entertainment; Columbus Theatre is known as the city’s reigning music venue. Find your perfect apartment in Federal Hill so you can begin to enjoy to vibrant lifestyle that comes with living near downtown Providence, Rhode Island.

Explore the Neighborhood

Embrace the past and play at Dexter Training Ground Park—Federal Hill's historic haven.

Tony’s Colonial Food, a gourmet Italian market located in the heart of Federal Hill.

Embark on a culinary adventure through Federal Hill, Providence, with great dining choices.

Discover the rich historical allure of colonial residences in Federal Hill, Providence.

The exterior of Dash Bicycle & The Nitro Bar on Broadway, Federal Hill.

Franciscan Dog Park located in Federal Hill on a cool spring day.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Federal Hill is $1,989 for a studio, $1,866 for one bedroom, $2,201 for two bedrooms, and $2,629 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Federal Hill has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 531 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,989/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 747 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,866/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 796 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,201/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 889 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,629/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

70 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

70 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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