Cheap Homes for Rent in Franklin County, MA from $1,500 (6 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Franklin County.

property at 6 Long Farm Terrace

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

6 Long Farm Terrace

GreenfieldMA01301

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property at 46 Old Amherst Rd

$2,675 - $3,575

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$2,675

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$2,675

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

46 Old Amherst Rd

SunderlandMA01375
property at 536 W Pelham Rd

$3,900

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$3,900

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$3,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 3

536 W Pelham Rd

AmherstMA01002

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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. North 116 Flats in the North Amherst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,475. 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
North 116 FlatsC13BR,3BA$1,475
Lantern Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MA

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $1.77 price per square foot 22 Phillips St Model at 22 Phillips St, Unit 4 in the starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the Columbia Deluxe Renovated Model at The Social Amherst starting at $1,275 with a $1.25 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$1.77
The Social AmherstColumbia Deluxe Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Sugarloaf EstatesThe Corporate2BR,1BA$3.34
Lantern Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.20
North 116 FlatsA11BR,1BA$4.22
Cliffside Apartments1x1 Jr.1BR,1BA$3.53

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin County

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklin County?

There are currently 130 Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MA with pricing that ranges from $799 to $2,835. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin County ranging from $1,550 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Franklin County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Franklin County ranges from $1,550 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,279.

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