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Wayland Neighborhood Guide Providence, RI
About
Wayland is a charming neighborhood located in the east side of Providence, Rhode Island. Known for its mix of suburban tranquility and urban amenities, Wayland is home to both residential areas and a commercial district, Wayland Square. It's bordered by the Providence River to the west and Blackstone Boulevard to the east, both popular destinations for leisurely strolls. The neighborhood also neighbors the campuses of Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design, making it a popular choice for students and academics.
What You Will Love About Wayland, Providence, Rhode Island
- Residents of Wayland enjoy the convenience of Wayland Square, which has a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes.
- For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the nearby Blackstone Boulevard offers a scenic 1.6-mile path for jogging, walking, and biking.
- Wayland's location close to esteemed academic institutions like Brown University and RISD creates a vibrant and intellectual atmosphere.
What's Nearby
Wayland is only a short distance from downtown Providence, making it convenient for commuters and those seeking an urban lifestyle. The historic areas of Fox Point and College Hill are also nearby, providing opportunities to explore Rhode Island's rich history. The popular India Point Park, known for its beautiful waterfront views, is just a short drive away.
Lifestyle
Life in Wayland is a blend of peaceful, residential living with the cultural vibrancy of a university town. The neighborhood offers a relaxed atmosphere with easy access to a variety of restaurants, shops, and parks, making it an ideal place for both families and young professionals.
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Rental Trends in Wayland
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| $1250 | $1250 | $1250 | $1250 | $1250 | $1250 | $1250 | $1250 | $1250 | $1250 | $1250 | $1250 | $1250 |
| $2000 | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 |
| $2700 | $2713 | $2725 | $2725 | $2725 | $2733 | $2741 | $2750 | $2725 | $2725 | $2725 | $2750 | $2750 |
| $3350 | $3350 | $3350 | $3350 | $3350 | $3350 | $3350 | $3350 | $3350 | $3350 | $3350 | $3350 | $3350 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 232 restaurants, 32 grocery stores, and 28 parks within a mile of the Wayland neighborhood.
The Olive TapRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
485 Angell St
- Whole Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
261 Waterman St
Closets EtcRetail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.2 miles
86 Elton St
- Wayland Square
Business and Professional Services, Real Estate Service, Commercial Real Estate Developer, Retail, Fashion Retail, Clothing Store, Shopping Plaza, Sports and Recreation
•0.2 miles
182 Wayland Ave
- Map of the Month
Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.3 miles
1 Richmond Sq
- Eastside Marketplace
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
165 Pitman St
- The Olive Tap
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
485 Angell St
- Whole Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
261 Waterman St
- Bottles
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Beer Store, Liquor Store
•0.3 miles
141 Pitman St
- Eastside Marketplace
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
165 Pitman St
- Stop & Shop
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store / Supermarket, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
165 Pitman St
- L B Beverage
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
227 N Brow St
Minerva Pizza HouseDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.2 miles
20 S Angell St
- Lim's Fine Thai and Sushi Restaurant
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Thai Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, Sushi Restaurant
•0.2 miles
18 S Angell St
- L'Artisan Cafe & Bakery
Dining and Drinking, Bakery, Restaurant, French Restaurant, Sandwich Spot
•0.2 miles
9 Wayland Sq
- Madrid European Bakery and Patisserie
Dining and Drinking, Bakery, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
199 Wayland Ave
- Chow Fun Food Group
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
201 Wayland Ave
- The Edge
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.2 miles
199 Wayland Ave
- The Thrifty Goose
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.1 miles
50 Orchard Ave
- Waggy's Dog Walking
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.2 miles
79 Oriole Ave
- CVS Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.2 miles
481 Angell St
- Closets Etc
Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.2 miles
86 Elton St
- Plaid and Stripe
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.2 miles
182 Wayland Ave
- Wayland Square
Business and Professional Services, Real Estate Service, Commercial Real Estate Developer, Retail, Fashion Retail, Clothing Store, Shopping Plaza, Sports and Recreation
•0.2 miles
182 Wayland Ave
Paterson ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.1 miles
15 Paterson St
- Gladys Potter Garden
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.2 miles
Humboldt Ave
- Waterman St Dog Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Dog Park
•0.2 miles
320 Waterman St
- Blackstone Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Picnic Area, Playground
•0.3 miles
31 Parkside Rd
- Gano Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
87 Fremont St
- Fox Point Community Garden, Providence, Rhode Island
Landmarks and Outdoors, Garden
•0.6 miles
FOX Pt
Belleau Art GlassArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.5 miles
32 Curtis St
- Stevenson Field
Arts and Entertainment, Stadium
•0.6 miles
283 Lloyd Ave
- Rhode Island Modeling Agency
Arts and Entertainment
•0.7 miles
127 Valley St
- Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, History Museum
•0.7 miles
199 Hope St
- Rhode Island Historical Society
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, History Museum
•0.7 miles
110 Benevolent St
- American Diner Museum
Arts and Entertainment, Museum
•0.7 miles
110 Benevolent St
Papillon JauneBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
225 Wayland Ave
- Citron Spa
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Spa
•0.1 miles
225 Wayland Ave
- M Hearn Hair Designs
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.2 miles
507 Angell St
- Boss Lady Tarot
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Spa
•0.2 miles
501 Angell St
- Angell Nails
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.2 miles
15 S Angell St
- Waggy's Dog Walking
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.2 miles
79 Oriole Ave
Wayland Square Power YogaSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.2 miles
13 S Angell St
- Barre & Soul Yoga Studio
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.2 miles
201 Wayland Ave
- Core-Center of Real Energy
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Pilates Studio
•0.2 miles
469 Angell St
Core StudiosSports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•0.2 miles
229 Waterman St
- Method Fitness Studio
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.3 miles
1 Richmond Sq
- Pods Swimming
Sports and Recreation, Water Sports, Swimming, Swim School
•0.3 miles
1 Butler Ave
Providence Wine BarDining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
485 Angell St
- Red Bridge Tavern
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.5 miles
22 Waterman Ave
- Captain Seaweeds
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar, Restaurant
•0.7 miles
162 Ives St
- Trinity Brotherhood Club
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.8 miles
146 Sutton Ave
- Zenobia
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Hookah Bar, Restaurant, BBQ Joint, Middle Eastern Restaurant
•0.8 miles
245 Meeting St
- Durk's Bar B Q
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, BBQ Joint
•0.8 miles
275 Thayer St
East Side Nursery SchoolBusiness and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.4 miles
372 Wayland Ave
- Child's Play Cooperative Preschool
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.6 miles
296 Angell St
- Fox Point Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.8 miles
90 Ives St
- Providence Community Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.8 miles
90 Ives St
- Rhode Island Historical Society Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.8 miles
121 Hope St
- Sciences Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.8 miles
201 Thayer St
- Brown University Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.8 miles
75 Charlesfield St
Butler HospitalHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.9 miles
345 Blackstone Blvd
Wayland Apartments and Rentals
61 Rental properties in Wayland, Providence, RI.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 0% | 16.7% |
| utilities | 0% | 25.4% |
| food | 0% | 2% |
| transportation | 0% | 6.7% |
| healthcare | 0% | 4.8% |
Wayland Demographics
Wayland Reviews
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 6 of 6 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 6 of 6 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 6 of 6 renters
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 5 of 6 renters
Near Downtown
Yes
Say 5 of 6 renters
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 5 of 6 renters
Wayland Transportation
Walker’s Paradise
Very Bikeable
Some Transit
Bottom Of Thayer Tunnel
Bus Stop
218 Thayer St
Source: foursquare.com
Seastreak Ferry
Other
25 India St
Source: foursquare.com
Wayland Schools
- 3/10
Grades 6-8 • Public
- 5/10
Vartan Gregorian Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- 2/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK, K-12 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades 9-12 • Private
- 3/10
Grades 9-12 • Charter
- 4/10
Grades 7-12 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Wayland
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| East SideNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,400 | 3% |
| Fox PointNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,287 | 1% |
| Federal HillNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| College HillNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,375 | 0% |
| West SideNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| South SideNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| BlackstoneNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Downtown ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,957 | 26% |
| Mt. HopeNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $3,449 | 5% |
| West End ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| WoodlawnNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Jewelry DistrictNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Smith HillNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| WanskuckNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Washington ParkNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| ElmhurstNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| OlneyvilleNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Upper South ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| EdgewoodNeighborhood in Cranston, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Armory Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Mount PleasantNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Oak HillNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Broadway Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| CharlesNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Lower South ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| ElmwoodNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Kent HeightsNeighborhood in East-providence, Rhode-island | $1,605 | -- |
| Quality HillNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| FairlawnNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Silver LakeNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Chimney CornersNeighborhood in East-providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| MantonNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| East SideNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,000 | 1% |
| Fox PointNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,623 | 41% |
| Federal HillNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,082 | 22% |
| College HillNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,529 | 45% |
| West SideNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,082 | 22% |
| South SideNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| BlackstoneNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Downtown ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,302 | 23% |
| Mt. HopeNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,600 | -- |
| West End ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,100 | 48% |
| WoodlawnNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | $1,550 | 0% |
| Jewelry DistrictNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,625 | -- |
| Smith HillNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,750 | -- |
| WanskuckNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,200 | -- |
| Washington ParkNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,900 | -- |
| ElmhurstNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| OlneyvilleNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,400 | -- |
| Upper South ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| EdgewoodNeighborhood in Cranston, Rhode-island | $1,500 | -- |
| Armory Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Mount PleasantNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,800 | -- |
| Oak HillNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Broadway Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| CharlesNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Lower South ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| ElmwoodNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Kent HeightsNeighborhood in East-providence, Rhode-island | $1,840 | 3% |
| Quality HillNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| FairlawnNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | $1,600 | -- |
| Silver LakeNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,400 | -- |
| Chimney CornersNeighborhood in East-providence, Rhode-island | $2,772 | -- |
| MantonNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| East SideNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,750 | 4% |
| Fox PointNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,994 | -- |
| Federal HillNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,512 | 40% |
| College HillNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $3,000 | 20% |
| West SideNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,512 | 40% |
| South SideNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| BlackstoneNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,500 | 14% |
| Downtown ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $3,172 | 1% |
| Mt. HopeNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,900 | 6% |
| West End ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,400 | 7% |
| WoodlawnNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | $1,600 | 15% |
| Jewelry DistrictNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Smith HillNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,999 | 3% |
| WanskuckNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,400 | 18% |
| Washington ParkNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| ElmhurstNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,250 | 6% |
| OlneyvilleNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,800 | -- |
| Upper South ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| EdgewoodNeighborhood in Cranston, Rhode-island | $2,200 | -- |
| Armory Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Mount PleasantNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,500 | 0% |
| Oak HillNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | $2,300 | 28% |
| Broadway Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| CharlesNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,850 | 16% |
| Lower South ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,850 | -- |
| ElmwoodNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,200 | -- |
| Kent HeightsNeighborhood in East-providence, Rhode-island | $2,247 | 13% |
| Quality HillNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | $1,700 | -- |
| FairlawnNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | $1,800 | -- |
| Silver LakeNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Chimney CornersNeighborhood in East-providence, Rhode-island | $3,305 | -- |
| MantonNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,550 | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| East SideNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $3,275 | 0% |
| Fox PointNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $3,500 | 0% |
| Federal HillNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,212 | 12% |
| College HillNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $3,350 | 0% |
| West SideNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,212 | 1% |
| South SideNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| BlackstoneNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,800 | -- |
| Downtown ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $4,715 | 53% |
| Mt. HopeNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,550 | -- |
| West End ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,800 | -- |
| WoodlawnNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | $2,200 | -- |
| Jewelry DistrictNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Smith HillNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,700 | -- |
| WanskuckNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,400 | 41% |
| Washington ParkNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| ElmhurstNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,850 | -- |
| OlneyvilleNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,800 | 22% |
| Upper South ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| EdgewoodNeighborhood in Cranston, Rhode-island | $2,450 | 0% |
| Armory Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Mount PleasantNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,800 | 10% |
| Oak HillNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | $2,450 | -- |
| Broadway Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| CharlesNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Lower South ProvidenceNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $2,900 | -- |
| ElmwoodNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,800 | -- |
| Kent HeightsNeighborhood in East-providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| Quality HillNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| FairlawnNeighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode-island | $1,800 | -- |
| Silver LakeNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | $1,900 | 17% |
| Chimney CornersNeighborhood in East-providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |
| MantonNeighborhood in Providence, Rhode-island | -- | -- |