RENTED APR 5, 2026

71 Benefit St Unit 1 Providence, RI 02904

College Hill Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,295 Sq Ft
1845 Built

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Public Transportation
  • Classical High School Rated A
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • 5-minute walk to Roger Williams National Memorial

About This Home

As of April 2026

Positioned on one of Providence's most prestigious and historic streets, this extremely rare garden level two-bedroom, one-bath rental on Benefit Street places you directly within the heart of the East Side. The unit features refinished hardwood floors throughout, a recently updated kitchen with a dedicated dining nook, and natural light that carries through the space. Its location is truly unmatched, just steps to Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, the MBTA commuter rail with direct access to Boston and NYC, local markets, acclaimed caf s and restaurants, the Providence Athenaeum, and all of downtown. Complete with private parking, in-unit laundry, and central air.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Nelson Taylor

Compass Listed on: 03/28/2026

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Last Renter's Agent

Nelson Taylor

Compass Listed on: 03/28/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1845

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,295 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Driveway
  • Unassigned Parking

Location

  • Property near a hospital

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 3/27/26
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 71BENEFITST1PROV

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • College Hill Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Restaurant
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1845

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Available Date: 2026-03-27
  • Security Deposit: 2700.0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Subdivision Name: College Hill
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1295.0
  • Architectural Style: Stacked
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1845
  • Pets No Pets Comments: Pets Negotiable
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: First Floor Access
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Tub Shower
  • Living Area: 1295.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Drywall, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Paved Driveway

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage, Unassigned

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Highway Access, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Shopping, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community: No
  • HOA Rent Includes: Sewer, Trash Collection, Water
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 71BENEFITST1PROV

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 3
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/05/2026 04/05/26 Rented $2,770 +2.6% --
03/28/2026 03/28/26 For Rent $2,700 -- --
Source: State-Wide MLS

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nelson Taylor

    Landlord's Agent in 2026

    Nelson Taylor

    Compass

    (401) 214-1524

    26 in this area

    579 Total Sales

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Map

Source: State-Wide MLS

MLS Number: 1408397

State-Wide MLS
Rhode Island Providence County Providence 02904 College Hill

71 Benefit St Unit 1, Providence, RI

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