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17 Thayer St #2, Providence, RI 02906, USA|Fox Point
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Property Overview
Set in Providence’s East Side, the home combines classic charm with practical comforts, featuring well-proportioned rooms and convenient in-unit amenities. Its location near Brown, RISD, and Wickenden/Thayer Street dining and shops makes it appealing for those seeking an active, walkable lifestyle with easy access to transit and downtown. Notable advantages include strong natural light, functional layout, and proximity to schools, parks, and cultural venues.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Outdoor space
Great for
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Amenities for 17 Thayer St #2, Fox Point
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Hardwood Floor |
| Natural Gas | Radiant |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
Other
| Three Rooms |
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Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 17 Thayer St #2
Property Status: Active Well-located 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in the heart of College Hill near Brown University, RISD, dining, shopping, coffee shops, local transit, and the Providence Pedestrian Bridge. This unit offers hardwood floors, generous natural light, window A/C permitted, bike parking, shared outdoor lawn space, and access to several off-street parking spaces. Coin-operated laundry available in the building. Available 7/1/2026. No pets. Tenant responsible for separately metered utilities and applicable fees. Landlord offering one month free rent with approved application and signed 12-month lease. Office Phone: (857) 544-6474 Copyright © 2026 State Wide MLS of Rhode Island, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 17 Thayer St #2 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Fox Point |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02906 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Fox Point
1-bedroom apartments at 17 Thayer St #2 cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Providence.
Median rents as of May 16 2026.
Fox Point
Providence
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,767 |
| July 2024 | $1,743 |
| August 2024 | $1,731 |
| September 2024 | $1,765 |
| October 2024 | $1,809 |
| November 2024 | $1,635 |
| December 2024 | $1,600 |
| January 2025 | $1,556 |
| February 2025 | $1,762 |
| March 2025 | $1,767 |
| April 2025 | $1,643 |
| May 2025 | $1,682 |
| June 2025 | $1,748 |
| July 2025 | $1,799 |
| August 2025 | $1,732 |
| September 2025 | $1,775 |
| October 2025 | $1,662 |
| November 2025 | $1,683 |
| December 2025 | $1,729 |
| January 2026 | $1,851 |
| February 2026 | $1,856 |
| March 2026 | $1,819 |
| April 2026 | $1,837 |
| May 2026 | $1,850 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,105 |
| July 2024 | $2,162 |
| August 2024 | $2,125 |
| September 2024 | $1,921 |
| October 2024 | $1,940 |
| November 2024 | $1,915 |
| December 2024 | $1,545 |
| January 2025 | $1,440 |
| February 2025 | $1,987 |
| March 2025 | $1,775 |
| April 2025 | $1,856 |
| May 2025 | $2,099 |
| June 2025 | $2,237 |
| July 2025 | $2,079 |
| August 2025 | $2,078 |
| September 2025 | $2,170 |
| October 2025 | $2,342 |
| November 2025 | $2,310 |
| December 2025 | $2,312 |
| January 2026 | $2,339 |
| February 2026 | $2,242 |
| March 2026 | $2,162 |
| April 2026 | $2,200 |
| May 2026 | $2,125 |
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Schools near 17 Thayer St #2
Vartan Gregorian Elementary School
455 wickenden st
providence, RI, 2903
K-5Public
B-
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
35 camp st
providence, RI, 2906
PK, K-5Public
C
Carl G. Lauro Elementary School
99 kenyon st
providence, RI, 2903
K-5Public
C-
Mary E. Fogarty Elementary School
199 oxford st
providence, RI, 2905
K-5Public
C-
Robert L. Bailey IV Elementary School
65 gordon ave
providence, RI, 2905
K-5Public
C
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Getting around Providence near 17 Thayer St #2
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 17 Thayer St #2, Providence
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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