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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 $609. 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$609
The Rickhouse1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$725
903 Crosshill DrOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
216 Briar Cliff St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Juniper Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, KY

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $0.94 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Country Hills in the starting from $870. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the The Metro: 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath 816SqFt Model at FarmStead starting at $975 with a $1.19 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.
Country HillsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
FarmSteadThe Metro: 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath 816SqFt2BR,1BA$1.19
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
901 Crosshill Dr1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
The Rickhouse1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21
903 Crosshill DrOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
216 Briar Cliff St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
342 Holmes St, Unit 4342 Holmes StStudio ,1BA$1.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Franklin County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Franklin County is at Riverview Apartments listed at $609.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin County Apartment is $617 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 $870 at Country Hills.

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