Chestnut Commons
180 Friendship St,
Providence, RI 02903
$2,447 - $4,415
1-3 Beds
Upper South Providence
Providence, RI
Upper South Providence - Providence, RI Area Guide
A charming urban neighborhood filled with unique architecture
Historic
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Great Location
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Accessible
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Riverfront
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Urban
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Separated from downtown by Interstate 94, Upper South Providence is a thriving urban community that’s home to several hospitals and medical facilities. Nestled along the Providence River, residents enjoy waterfront views and aquatic recreation. Private and public schools as well as a community college can be found in this sprawling neighborhood. Several restaurants reside in town, along with a few small businesses. Upper South Providence houses unique architecture and offers housing that ranges from affordable to upscale. Amenities like the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Providence Performing Arts Center, and Providence Children’s Museum are all at your fingertips in Upper South Providence. This side of town is ideal for renters who appreciate historic architecture, urban charm, and proximity to a thriving downtown district along the river.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Upper South Providence is $2,120 for a studio, $2,215 for one bedroom, $2,989 for two bedrooms, and $3,865 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper South Providence has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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515 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,120/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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620 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,215/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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837 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,989/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,159 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,865/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Upper South Providence - Providence, RI is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
85
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
66
/ 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
65
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Providence Children's Museum
- Roger Williams National Memorial
- Roger Williams Park Zoo
- Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
- Roger Williams Park
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.