Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MA from $500 (8 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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Pine Ridge Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge Estates

19 Bradford DrGreenfield, 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 $1,410. Berkshire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliffside Apartments1x1 Jr.1BR,1BA$1,410
Berkshire Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,595
Lantern Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MA

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $1.75 price per square foot 22 Phillips St Model at 22 Phillips St, Unit 4 in the starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Berkshire Apartments starting at $1,595 with a $1.60 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.
22 Phillips St, Unit 422 Phillips St2BR,1BA$1.75
Berkshire Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.60
North 116 FlatsB4 Shared2BR,2BA$0.88
Sugarloaf EstatesThe Corporate2BR,1BA$3.30
Lantern Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.20
6 Long Farm Ter, Unit 6 Long Farm Ter6 Long Farm Ter1BR,1BA$2.00
392 Montague Rd392 Montague Rd1BR,1BA$2.30
Cliffside Apartments1x1 Jr.1BR,1BA$3.53

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 $1,410, while the average apartment in Franklin County costs $2,497.

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

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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