
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 Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Franklin County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $1,435 | $2,399 |
Franklin County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $799 | $2,385 |
Franklin County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $825 | $2,735 |
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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cliffside Apartments | 1x1 Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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61 Old Amherst Rd, Unit 1 | 61 Old Amherst Rd | 4BR,2BA | $2.13 |
36 Washington St, Unit Waterfall | 36 Washington St | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
The Social Amherst | Columbia Deluxe Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
Sugarloaf Estates | The New England | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
312 Davis St, Unit 312 Davis | 312 Davis St | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Lantern Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
North 116 Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
Cliffside Apartments | 1x1 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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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