Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin, AL from $500 (39 Rentals)

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The Rosemary
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$920 - $1,700
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$920 - $1,700

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$920 - $1,700
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The Rosemary

135 Hambleton RdMontgomery, AL 36117
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Arbors On Taylor
$1,024 - $1,615
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$1,024 - $1,615

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7

Arbors On Taylor

485 Taylor RdMontgomery, AL 36117
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Summer Brooke Apartments
$1,100 - $1,285
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$1,100 - $1,285

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Summer Brooke Apartments

425 Opelika RdAuburn, AL 36830
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Grayton on Dean
$1,137 - $1,667
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$1,137 - $1,667

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$1,137 - $1,667
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Grayton on Dean

420 N Dean RdAuburn, AL 36830
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Club 34
$1,175 - $1,550
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$1,175 - $1,550

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$1,175 - $1,550
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Club 34

1000 N Donahue DrAuburn, AL 36832
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The Domain On Donahue
$1,200 - $1,500
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$1,200 - $1,500

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$1,200 - $1,500
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

The Domain On Donahue

1001 N Donahue DrAuburn, AL 36832
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Peppertree
$1,269 - $1,814
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$1,269 - $1,814

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$1,269 - $1,814
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Peppertree

8201 Vaughn RdMontgomery, AL 36116
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Barrington Place
$1,444 - $1,754
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$1,444 - $1,754

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Barrington Place

280 New Haven BlvdMontgomery, AL 36117
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Woodland Hills
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Woodland Hills

830 N Donahue DrAuburn, AL 36832
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Franklin, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, AL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Quarters Auburn in the North Auburn neighborhood priced from $590. The Greens at Auburn I/II in the South Auburn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quarters Auburn4x44BR,4BA$590
The Greens at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$965
The Fairways at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II/IV1BR,1BA$965
The RosemaryOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$975
Oakley Cove Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,025
Grayton on Dean1A1BR,1BA$1,137
Club 341x11BR,1BA$1,175
Village West Apartments IIThe Nova2BR,2BA$1,220
PeppertreeClassic - Cypress1BR,1BA$1,269
The Grove at Stone Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, AL and Nearby

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $1.40 price per square foot The ONE~22 Model at THE ONE-AUBURN in the in the North Auburn neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the 3 Bedroom Duplex Model at Creekside of Auburn starting at $945 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Downtown Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
THE ONE-AUBURNThe ONE~223BR,3.5BA$1.40
Creekside of Auburn3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,3BA$0.66
The Quarters Auburn4x44BR,4BA$0.42
Asbury HillsSandhurst2BR,2.5BA$1.36
Verandas at Mitylene33BR,2BA$1.24
319 Bragg2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B12BR,2BA$1.45
Barrington PlaceDalton1BR,1BA$1.44
The Grove at Stone Park1 Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$1.29
Village West Apartments IIThe Nova2BR,2BA$1.24
Club 341x11BR,1BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin Apartment is $920 at The Rosemary.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Franklin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Franklin is starting from $1,025 at Oakley Cove Apartments.

What is the most affordable Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakley Cove Apartments and starts from $1,125.

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