
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MA from $600 (9 Rentals)
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Franklin County, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin County?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Studio Apartments | $1,550 | $1,350 | $1,750 |
| Franklin County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $989 | $2,455 |
| Franklin County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $775 | $2,750 |
| Franklin County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $825 | $2,995 |
| Franklin County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,643 | $800 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Franklin County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin County, MA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social Amherst priced from $900. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Social Amherst | Edison Renovated | 4BR,1BA | $900 |
| North 116 Flats | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1,489 |
| Lantern Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MA
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $1.29 price per square foot 77 West St Model at 77 West St, Unit 77 LEFT in the starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the 3 Ecology Dr Model at 3 Ecology Dr, Unit 3 starting at $775 with a $0.78 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 West St, Unit 77 LEFT | 77 West St | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 3 Ecology Dr, Unit 3 | 3 Ecology Dr | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| 15 Bridge St | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Sugarloaf Estates | The Corporate | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| The Social Amherst | Amherst Deluxe Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Lantern Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| North 116 Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| Cliffside Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
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 $1,660, while the average apartment in Franklin County costs $1,750.
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 16 regular apartments in Franklin County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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 $1,063 which is $687 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin County.
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