
Cheap Homes for Rent in Franklin County, MO from $500 (5 Rentals)
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726 E Fifth St
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Franklin County, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Franklin County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Franklin County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,069 | $596 | $1,250 |
Franklin County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,401 | $1,100 | $5,000 |
Franklin County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,450 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
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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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MO
As of July 24, 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 Franklin County
What type of rentals are currently available in Franklin County?
There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MO with pricing that ranges from $675 to $1,795. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin County ranging from $596 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 $596 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,498.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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