Regency Plaza
1 Regency Plaza,
Providence, RI 02903
$1,850 - $6,810
Studio - 3 Beds
Brown University
Providence, RI
Brown University - Providence, RI Area Guide
Walk in the footsteps of history and greatness
Ivy League
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Historic
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Research
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Private
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Walkable
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Bike-Friendly
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Founded in 1764, Brown University is a Colonial College -- a group of just nine universities established before the American Revolution. Brown University is an Ivy League research university and one of the first to grant doctoral degrees. Brown is very selective with an acceptance rate of just about eight percent. This private research university's faculty and alumni include eight Nobel Prize laureates, 54 Unites State Congress members, and 19 Pulitzer Prize winners. Notable graduates include John D. Rockefeller, John F. Kennedy Jr., actresses Emma Watson and Julie Bowen, and heiress Allegra Versace. Several historic buildings are located on Brown's campus, including Robinson Hall, which was built in 1875; the John Carter Brown Library, built in 1898; and Manning Hall, built in 1834. Since 1776, commencement has been held at the First Baptist Church in American, which was founded in 1638. The current church, built in 1776, was designed with college commencement in mind. The church is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Brown University is located in Providence, Rhode Island's historic College Hill neighborhood, directly across the Providence River from downtown. This urban area is very walkable and bicycle-friendly (although the hills can get steep). College Hill is a National Historic Landmark District, dating back to the original settlement of 1636. Gorgeous Colonial architecture is everywhere in College Hill. Be sure to visit the Governor Stephen Hopkins House, built in 1707 and now a house museum. Other neighborhoods near Brown University include Fox Point, Blackstone, Smith Hill, and Downtown Providence.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Providence, RI is $1,754 for a studio, $2,102 for one bedroom, $2,620 for two bedrooms, and $2,908 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Providence has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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651 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,754/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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701 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,102/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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978 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,620/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,140 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,908/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brown University - Providence, RI (University) is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Brown University - Providence, RI (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Brown University - Providence, RI (University) 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 Brown University - Providence, RI (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
70
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Schools
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479 Students
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School
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Grades K-5
499 Students
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Grades K-8
418 Students
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Grades K-5
351 Students
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Grades K-5
327 Students
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Grades K-8
418 Students
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Grades 6-8
202 Students
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940 Students
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Grades 6-8
807 Students
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267 Students
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Grades 9-12
1,121 Students
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Grades 9-12
230 Students
RINI Middle College Charter School
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Grades 9-12
528 Students
Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts
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Grades 6-12
267 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
269 Students
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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
Military Bases
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
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