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Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, IN is a Studio unit found at Waterbury Apartments in the Tracy Commons neighborhood priced from $775. Polo Run Apartments in the Winchester Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $836. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterbury ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Polo Run ApartmentsThe Morgan 1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$836
The Fairways at Valle VistaBirdie1BR,1BA$899
Yorktowne Farms Community1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
St. Andrews1Bd/1Ba Superior 2 Shwr1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, IN

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $1.20 price per square foot L3 Model at The Links at Franklin in the in the Cityview Farm neighborhood starting from $1,937. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the Platinum Model at Copper Chase at Stones Crossing starting at $1,953 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Barton Lakes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Links at FranklinL33BR,2BA$1.20
Copper Chase at Stones CrossingPlatinum3BR,2BA$1.36
Hartshire Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn3BR,2BA$1.28
Park Madison ApartmentsGarden Style 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartments2BR,2BA$1.09
City View Farm ApartmentsThe Vantage2BR,2BA$1.32
Devonshire ApartmentsThe Wellington Renovated2BR,2BA$1.42
Pinebrook Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.39
Auburn Place2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Summit PointeThe Columbus1BR,1BA$1.38
Yorktowne Farms Community1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklin?

There are currently 71 Apartments for Rent in Franklin, IN with pricing that ranges from $775 to $3,227. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin ranging from $1,240 to $4,950.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Franklin ranges from $1,240 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,078.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Franklin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Franklin range from $1,375 to $3,227, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,345 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,760.

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