259 Benefit St, Unit 2

$2,985
Price
1
Bed
1,076 Sq. Ft.
$33 / Sq. Ft.
1,076
Sq. Ft.
$33
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Exceptional opportunity to live on historic Benefit Street in a stunning Athenaeum Row condo. This spacious sun-filled 2nd floor unit features 11 foot high ceilings, tall windows with original shutters, charming period details, gorgeous wide board wood floors, a decorative fireplace, and great city views. Updated kitchen with lots of great storage. Free laundry in the basement. Convenient one car parking in the Athenaeum parking lot also included. Outstanding walkable location steps to Brown University,...Exceptional opportunity to live on historic Benefit Street in a stunning Athenaeum Row condo. This spacious sun-filled 2nd floor unit features 11 foot high ceilings, tall windows with original shutters, charming period details, gorgeous wide board wood floors, a decorative fireplace, and great city views. Updated kitchen with lots of great storage. Free laundry in the basement. Convenient one car parking in the Athenaeum parking lot also included. Outstanding walkable location steps to Brown University, RISD, the Providence Athenaeum, downtown Providence, the train station, Pedestrian Bridge, and endless shops and restaurants! Enjoy all that Providence has to offer right outside your front door!
  1. Listed by Gerri Schiffman • Brokerage DRE #REB.0016086 • Residential Properties Ltd.
    P: (401)-474-3733 gschiffman@residentialproperties.com

Property Details for 259 Benefit Street, Unit 2

Subdivision Name
Athenaum Row
Furnished
Unfurnished
Pets Allowed
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/04/2025 12:32 AM

Property Details for 259 Benefit Street, Unit 2

StatusActive
MLS #1400708
Days on Market10
Rental Incentives-
Available Date11/23/2025
Lease Term12 Months
FurnishedUnfurnished
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease
Year Built1846
Lot Size-
CountyProvidence County

Location

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Building Information for 259 Benefit Street, Unit 2

Building/Complex259 Benefit StFloor2Stories1Residences4Pet PolicyNot AllowedPet Policy DetailsNoYear Built1846Lot Size-

Property Information for 259 Benefit Street, Unit 2

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Providence
  • Community Features: Highway Access, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Courts, Sidewalks
  • Postal City: Providence
  • Postal Code: 02903
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Garage Y N: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned, No Garage
  • Parking Total: 1
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Y N: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1076.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 1076.0
  • Living Area: 1,076.00
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 259BENEFITST2PROV
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Structure Type: Apartment
Property and Assessments
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Entry Location: Second Floor Access
  • Number Of Units In Community: 4
  • Property Type: ResidentialLease
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1846
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public, Water Tap Fee
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Paved Driveway
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Marble
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Stall Shower, Cable Tv
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 4
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Term: Twelve Months
  • Rent Includes: Parking, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash Collection, Water
  • Tenant Pays: Hot Water
  • Security Deposit: $2,985.00

Property History for 259 Benefit Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1400708

$2,985
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/23/2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1400708

$2,985

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Schools near 259 Benefit Street, Unit 2

This home is within Providence School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Charter - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Vartan Gregorian Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Times2 Middle/High School
Charter6 to 12

Hope High School
Public9 to 12

Hope Leadership School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

259 Benefit Street, Unit 2 is available for rent in Providence, RI 02903. This property was listed on November 23, 2025 by Residential Properties Ltd., it's currently listed at $2,985. This listing's school district is Providence School District. Nearby schools include Vartan Gregorian Elementary School, Times2 Middle/High School and Hope High School. 259 Benefit Street, Unit 2 is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 1,076 sqft a property built in 1846.

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