East Providence Apartments for Rent

About East Providence

You can reach East Providence Rhode Island across the river from Providence on Interstate 195. The eastern side of the city shares a boarder with Massachusetts and about 50,000 people make East Providence their home. The city is making progress on redeveloping the coastline on the Seekonk River from old industrial sites to a mixed use residential, commercial, and light industrial area. Living here you will have access to Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital as well as many other health facilities and schools of higher learning on the other side of the river such as Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University.

There are lots of historical sites to visit here such as Hunts Mills House, the Philip Walker House and the Bridgham colonial farm. For fun the Narragansett Park Plaza Shopping Center is a place you will find movie theaters, bowling and a fitness center. The East Providence Heritage Festival is an annual event that attracts many residents. Families can enjoy riding the historic Crescent Park Carousel built in 1895 and housed near the waterfront. While at the park, resident can enjoy movies under the stars during the summer months.

East Providence RI is a great alternative to living within the city of Providence. It’s just a short commute and there are many apartment communities located close to I-195. With many parks, golf course and attractions along with waterfront views, East Providence apartments for rent are an excellent option to make your next home.

A post office in East Providence is located at 17 Grove Avenue. The phone number is 401-434-1288.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in East Providence, RI and nearby cities: