Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MA from $600 (5 Rentals)

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Greenfield Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenfield Gardens

58 Pray DrGreenfield, MA 01301
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The Reed Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Reed Apartments

24 Franklin StGreenfield, MA 01301
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Cheapest Available Franklin County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin County, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cliffside Apartments priced from $1,435. North 116 Flats in the North Amherst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,489. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliffside Apartments1x1 Jr.1BR,1BA$1,435
North 116 FlatsC13BR,3BA$1,489
Lantern Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MA

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $2.13 price per square foot 61 Old Amherst Rd Model at 61 Old Amherst Rd, Unit 1 in the starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the 36 Washington St Model at 36 Washington St, Unit Waterfall starting at $2,100 with a $1.91 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.
61 Old Amherst Rd, Unit 161 Old Amherst Rd4BR,2BA$2.13
36 Washington St, Unit Waterfall36 Washington St2BR,1BA$1.91
The Social AmherstColumbia Deluxe Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Sugarloaf EstatesThe New England2BR,1BA$2.63
312 Davis St, Unit 312 Davis312 Davis St2BR,1BA$2.20
Lantern Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.20
North 116 FlatsA11BR,1BA$4.22
Cliffside Apartments1x1 Jr.1BR,1BA$3.59

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin County?

The cheapest apartment in Franklin County is Cliffside Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Franklin County costs $3,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin County?

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 9 regular apartments in Franklin County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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