Affordable & Income-Based Housing in East Providence

Affordability in East Providence

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in East Providence is $1,288 and the median household income is $75,912 annually, with renters making up 40% of occupied households. Affordable and income-based housing can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain that income.

• East Providence has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 796 units.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the East Providence Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 74 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around East Providence

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in East Providence scores 65 (Somewhat Walkable), 34 for Transit (Some Transit), and 37 for Biking. Note that scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties listed on this page, not the city as a whole.

Schools

East Providence is served by 9 public schools in 1 district, including 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools, and 1 other campus, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in East Providence

The median household income in East Providence is $75,912 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent across all rentals is $1,288 per month, according to the same source.

Subsidized housing in East Providence -- including HUD-assisted and income-based properties -- is designed to keep rent affordable relative to your income, typically capping payments at a share of what you actually earn.

• Median household income: $75,912/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,288/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 40% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in East Providence have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure for a city bordering Narragansett Bay.