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National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Providence’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Providence renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Interestingly, ratings for Providence vary widely across categories such as affordability and career opportunities."
Key Findings in Providence include the following:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Navigate apartment hunting and city life like a local with our curated articles about Providence, Rhode Island.
Creative energy pulses through Downtown Providence, where RISD's artistic influence shapes the urban landscape through public installations and the spectacular WaterFire river basin events. Studio lofts in repurposed industrial buildings include gallery opening invitations reflecting the area's cultural focus, though proximity to Brown University means weekend fraternity noise disruptions. The historic Providence Riverwalk provides scenic commuting routes despite occasional uneven cobblestones that challenge wheeled transportation. The neighborhood's compact footprint means essential amenities remain within a fifteen-minute walk, reducing car dependency despite New England weather challenges.
Known as Providence's "Little Italy," Federal Hill delivers authentic Italian markets, bakeries, and restaurants along Atwells Avenue. Apartments here typically offer more space for your money than downtown, with many featuring character details in converted triple-deckers. The vibrant restaurant scene creates weekend activity, which means occasional evening noise and parking challenges. Best suited for renters who appreciate culinary culture, want city accessibility without downtown prices, and don't mind street parking being part of daily life.
Ivy League energy permeates this Brown University-adjacent enclave along Hope Street's indie bookshops. Renters score Victorian carriage houses converted to studios but face 2AM noise from Thayer Street's pizza shops during finals week.
