Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, KY from $500 (21 Rentals)

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325 Brighton Park BlvdFrankfort, KY 40601
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Cheapest Available Franklin County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin County, KY is a Studio unit found at Riverview Apartments priced from $666. The Rickhouse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$666
The Rickhouse1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$725
903 Crosshill DrOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
216 Briar Cliff St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Country HillsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, KY

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $0.71 price per square foot 613 Ridgeview Dr Model at 613 Ridgeview Dr, Unit 613 in the starting from $925. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the 2 BR Townhome - Georgetown Rd Model at Huntley Ridge East starting at $1,295 with a $1.20 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
613 Ridgeview Dr, Unit 613613 Ridgeview Dr2BR,1.5BA$0.71
Huntley Ridge East2 BR Townhome - Georgetown Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Country HillsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.88
Riverford Crossing ApartmentsStansbury Flat2BR,2BA$1.48
Huntley Ridge East at Hanley Ln.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Huntley Ridge East at Forest HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Huntley Ridge East at Georgetown Rd1 BR Garden - Georgetown Road1BR,1BA$1.34
The Rickhouse1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21
903 Crosshill DrOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
216 Briar Cliff St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin County Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin County Apartment is $671 at Riverview Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Franklin County is starting from $815 at Country Hills.

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