dunno where you’re looking, but when we lived in PVD for 3 years we found our apartment through the people at Residential Properties on Wickenden. After looking at apt buildings all day I dropped in without an appointment and they were SUPER helpful in pairing us with a great landlord in one of those converted houses on the east side. He’s no longer a landlord, otherwise I’d recommend him, but I would recommend chatting with a real estate agency, in person. Also: I’d keep it to yourself that you’re open to house hunting, landlords want good tenants for as long as they can. Knowing that you might only be for a year could work against you. Also also: Rhode Island is awesome! Happily living here now for 7 years