Where is Providencia in Santiago?

Providencia is located on the east side of Santiago Centro, and on the south of the Cerro San Cristóbal (cerro = hill). It is a residential area, very pleasant to live in, with its tree-filled streets. Buildings are smaller than in the city center of Santiago (8-10 floors max). Therefore, there is more space, and streets are less crowded. When the last "quality of life in Chile" study was published, Providencia ranked 3 out of the 93 cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants. There is very little insecurity and you can go back home quietly, even late at night.

Below a small map so that you get an idea:

Map Providencia — Location of Providencia in Santiago

You can find a lot of bars and restaurants all along the metro line 1 between stations Baquedano and Pedro de Valdivia, and along metro line 4 between stations Tobalaba and Cristóbal Colón. As soon as you move 3-4 blocks away from the metro, the area becomes really residential. There is nothing apart from a few small retail shops and pharmacies. Therefore, finding a flat 2-3 blocks away from the metro is a good compromise between having a quiet flat and being close to the metro, shopping centers, and restaurants.

Between the Mapocho river and the Cerro San Cristobal, the Bellavista neighborhood can be interesting if you like to party. It is a little bit farther from the metro (you need to cross the river). Therefore prices are a little bit lower than along line 1. Students tend to like this area. If you consider this area, be sure to visit the apartments during the evening around 8-9pm (the later the better) because some streets that appear quiet during the day while all bars are closed can become really noisy at night, especially during the weekend. The east part of the neighborhood is usually calm. The west part, located in the city of Recoleta, can be cheaper, but it is less safe during the night.

Another interesting neighborhood is the barrio Italia, between the cities of Providencia and Ñuñoa (more information on the page about Ñuñoa).

What type of accommodation can you find in Providencia

Close to the metro lines, you can find a lot of apartments, generally larger than in Santiago Centro, but older (built between the 60s and 80s). A few blocks away from the metro, you can find individual houses or more recent buildings. A lot of buildings have been built in the last few years near the metro stations that opened in 2018.

Average cost of accommodation in Providencia

1-bedroom apartment: $380,000 to $550,000
2-bedroom apartment: $450,000 to $700,000
3-bedroom apartment: $580,000 to $850,000
House: $1,400,000 to $2,200,000

Couples or families willing to live in a central location with easy access to a metro
Colocation between students or young professionals

Examples of apartments for rent in Providencia

The following selection of photos is for reference only. This is not our current portfolio of available properties. If you are looking for a property for rent in Providencia, please contact us and send us all the details of what you are looking for (budget, size, number of bedrooms, furnished or not...). The more details you provide us with, the better.

Duplex 1-bedroom apartment for rent in Providencia, Santiago

Living of 3-bedroom furnished apartament with nice view in Providencia

Frequently asked questions about living in Providencia

Living in Providencia

Is Providencia, Santiago safe?

Yes, Providencia is one of the safest communes of Santiago. There is very little insecurity and you can walk home quietly, even late at night. As everywhere in a big city, keep an eye on your belongings in crowded spots around the metro stations.

What is it like to live in Providencia?

Very pleasant. Providencia is a residential area with tree-filled streets and buildings smaller than in the city center, so streets feel less crowded. Bars and restaurants concentrate along metro line 1 between Baquedano and Pedro de Valdivia, and along line 4 between Tobalaba and Cristóbal Colón. Move 3-4 blocks away from the metro and the area becomes purely residential and quiet.

How is the quality of life in Providencia?

Among the best in Chile. When the last "quality of life in Chile" study was published, Providencia ranked 3rd out of the 93 Chilean cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants. It combines central location, metro access, safety and green streets, which is why so many expats choose it.