
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MO from $400 (12 Rentals)
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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 | $963 | $680 | $1,200 |
Franklin County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,072 | $675 | $1,350 |
Franklin County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $1,050 | $1,795 |
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Cheapest Available Franklin County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin County, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 990 S Lay Ave priced from $680. Summit Valley Apartments in the Gray Summit neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. 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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990 S Lay Ave | 990 South Lay | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Summit Valley Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Riverbend Estates III | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes | Bedrooms Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
Chapel Ridge of Union | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MO
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $0.93 price per square foot Bedrooms Upstairs Model at Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes in the starting from $950. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the 1B/1B Model at Washington Terrace starting at $1,150 with a $1.28 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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Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes | Bedrooms Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Washington Terrace | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Riverbend Estates III | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Summit Valley Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Chapel Ridge of Union | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
125 Crescent Lake Rd, Unit 203 | 125 Crescent Lake Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
726 E 5th St, Unit Main | 726 E 5th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
990 S Lay Ave | 990 South Lay | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin County Apartment is $680 at 990 S Lay Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Franklin County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Franklin County is starting from $800 at Riverbend Estates III.
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