Family-Friendly rentals near Brown University

Jennifer’s Walk to Brown U. Private Entry & Patio

Feel exclusive with your cozy outdoor space and seating perfect for relaxing. Just beyond, your private entrance opens to a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. The spacious living room invites you to unwind with a sleeper sofa and TV. With two bedrooms—one queen bed & one twin daybed—plus a sleeper sofa, the apartment sleeps 5. Just steps from Brown University, Thayer Street and Wayland Square, 1 mile from the train, and 15 minutes from the airport, it’s your perfect home base in Providence.

“New England Scholar” style retreat in Providence!

Magnificent condo, with its own private entrance located right off Providence's historic Benefit St! Steps from Brown, RISD, downtown and some of the finest dining in the Northeast. Charming, richly appointed interiors and eclectic objets d'art, but with all modern amenities including premium linen. ~10 minutes walking distance from bus and train stations; downtown bars and restaurants are only a jump across the river. Sleeps 3 in quintessential New England charm! FREE and ample street parking!

“Simeon’s House” walk to restaurants, Brown & RISD

BEST LOCATION! Walk to Brown/RISD, restaurants, bars, cafés, museums; located at intersection of College Hill, Fox Point, Downtown. You’ll love the ▫️Central, walkable location ▫️Comfy bed w/soft sheets ▫️Abundant hot water shower, great pressure ▫️Generously equipped kitchen, coffee, washer/dryer, ironing board, TV ▫️Off street driveway parking ▫️Beautiful, historic neighborhood ▫️Charming, cozy space ▫️Brown/RISD proximity for family, alumni, taking classes ▫️Help w/ local recommendations

The Queen’s Gambit Suite by PVDBNBs (1 bed/1 bath)

Welcome to the William Mason House! Located steps away from Brown university and downtown Providence is this unique, luxury city escape. It is filled with captivating design, one of a kind historic architecture, and an abundance of nature. This apart-hotel unit is on the second floor and gives off an Art Deco aura. It offers one superbly designed bedroom. A beautiful living room with sofa bed and designer kitchen are also a part of this space. Enjoy access to a night lit roof top terrace.

Sunny studio on the East Side!

Quiet, sunny 300 sq foot studio, great neighborhood, on National Historic Register! Close to Miriam, Brown & RISD. You have the entire second floor to yourself, w/ driveway parking, private entrance & bath, lounge, work/eating counter, high speed WiFi & Roku Smart TV. There's a small fridge, microwave, Brio hot/cold filtered water dispenser, Keurig. Coffee, tea, milks, homemade muffins, granola bars :). Please note: GUESTS MUST BE ON THE LISTING. VISITORS MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO STAY.

Walking Distance to RISD, Brown, & Convention Hall

Historic charm in downtown Providence! Enjoy restaurants and attractions within walking distance! Conveniently located in the heart of DownCity, and less than a half mile from Brown University, you'll enjoy endless dining options in one of America's top 10 foodie cities. Take a quick walk over to the East Side to experience Providence's historic culture while walking the grounds of Brown University. Whether you're staying a week or a month you will have endless options to explore in PVD!

Historic Downtown Arcade Condo

Historic condo in the Arcade Providence, a registered National Landmark built in 1828 as the first indoor mall in the US. This exact unit was featured on the Rachel Ray show and described as “the coolest, smallest apartment [they’ve] ever been in.” Enjoy a living area with large TV, small kitchen, full bathroom, and bedroom that sleeps two. A murphy bed in the living room folds down to a twin bed. The Arcade is in the center of downtown Providence, a 5-10 min walk to Brown and RISD.

Downtown Condo

Fantastic 1 Bedroom Apartment right smack in the middle of downtown Providence. The neighborhood is jammed with wonderful little restaurants, bars and shopping. The Dunkin Donuts Center, Trinity Playhouse, PPAC, The Vets, Federal Hill, Providence Place Mall, Johnson & Wales, Brown & RISD are all a short walk from here. We are located two floors above a couple nightclubs. We don't hear the clubs themselves but on the weekends you can hear the people outside.

Modern space off of DePasquale SQ in Little Italy

Welcome to our modern and cozy city apartment on a commercial street w/parking, less than a mile away from Downtown Providence! Walking distance to Broadway St, West Fountain commercial corridor, and Providence's west Side. We hope our renovated unit, equipped with a new bed, G-Home mini speaker, projector (stream your favorite shows, movies and more, directly from your personal devices) + other amenities will make for a comfortable, and enjoyable experience!

Cozy, private studio in historic East Side home

You'll love this beautiful, private studio on the 3rd floor of a historic home on Providence's East Side! Bright, comfortable, spacious and cozy, it has all the amenities you need for your stay--private, keyless entry; fast WiFi; street parking and more. Located in walking distance to Brown, RISD, the Amtrak train, and Prospect Park. Day trip (<1 hr. drive/train) to beaches, Boston, and so much more. See our guide (updated post-COVID) for further details.

| CityStar Studio | East Side 1/1 with parking

Enjoy life along historic & exclusive Benefit street. Walk the cobblestone streets & see turn of the century colonial homes. Walk to Brown, RISD. **Private Entry **Complimentary parking spot (1/2 block away). **Walk-in closet for storage **Complimentary coffee & tea ** Walk to train station, state house, waterfire **Minutes from Miriam, Roger Williams & Veteran's Administration hospitals ***POTENTIAL NOISE FROM APARTMENT ABOVE WALKING & PLUMBING.

College Hill Modern Gem

Look no further than this beautifully renovated, centrally located space, less than a 10 minute walk to Brown, RISD, JWU, Thayer St, Hope St, Wickenden St, Ives St, the Newport Ferry, Wayland Square and Downtown. This historic neighborhood boasts rich colonial architecture of yesteryear, and critically acclaimed restaurants and eclectic shops of today. This particular spot has arguably the best walkability in the city. Don’t stay anywhere else.