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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Studio Apartments | $1,550 | $1,350 | $1,750 |
| Franklin County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $1,410 | $2,455 |
| Franklin County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $799 | $2,550 |
| Franklin County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $825 | $3,645 |
| Franklin County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $900 | $900 | $900 |
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin County, MA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social Amherst priced from $900. Cliffside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,410. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Social Amherst | Edison Renovated | 4BR,1BA | $900 |
| Cliffside Apartments | 1x1 Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
| North 116 Flats | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1,489 |
| Lantern Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 15 Bridge St | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $1.26 price per square foot Dover Deluxe Renovated Model at The Social Amherst in the starting from $1,155. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the 2 Bed - 1 Bath Model at 15 Bridge St starting at $1,700 with a $1.89 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Social Amherst | Dover Deluxe Renovated | 3BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 15 Bridge St | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Lantern Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| North 116 Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| Cliffside Apartments | 1x1 Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
The cheapest apartment in Franklin County is Cliffside Apartments which is listed at $1,410, while the average apartment in Franklin County costs $1,850.
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in Franklin County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Franklin County have an average cost of $1,243 which is $607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin County.
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