Previous_Floor t1_j4pa5v1 wrote on January 17, 2023 at 8:27 AM

>looking to rent, <$1,800

>Anything worth noting for someone completely new.

Ok, what you need to understand is that while you can probably find an apartment in Providence in your price range, you cannot get what you are looking for in your price range. And you really don't have the luxury of being choosy.

Newer/modern is definitely not happening. You'll need to accept that. Newer/modern is mostly downtown, typically $3k+, and generally not dog friendly.

With that reality out of the way, I'll also mention that you are going to find it difficult to find any place that allows dogs.

That said, the best areas in Providence for someone with a dog are on the East Side (not the Mount Hope neighborhood). The Wayland Square area would probably be optimal. In your price range, if you can find something, it will likely be small and outdated.

Mountain_Bill5743 t1_j4q6dlf wrote on January 17, 2023 at 2:25 PM

Absolutely. Increase the budget to 2k, halve the space and make it a studio. Focus on new builds: should be dog friendly, but that might even be even more fees. If you're waiting 7 months, maybe increase rent 100-200. Budget more than you'd expect for utilities and car insurance.

If OP is from Austin, overpriced and below expectations should be second nature and feel very Austin-esque.