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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Franklin County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $989 | $2,375 |
Franklin County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $799 | $2,350 |
Franklin County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $850 | $2,700 |
Franklin County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 |
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Cheapest Available Franklin County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin County, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at North 116 Flats in the North Amherst neighborhood priced from $1,399. Cliffside Apartments in the North Amherst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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North 116 Flats | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1,399 |
Cliffside Apartments | 1x1 Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Lantern Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $1.17 price per square foot C1 Model at North 116 Flats in the in the North Amherst neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Lantern Court Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $2.20 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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North 116 Flats | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.17 |
Lantern Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Cliffside Apartments | 1x1 Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Franklin County?
Cheap apartments in Franklin County have an average cost of $822 which is $2,573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin County.
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