
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin, MA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)
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69 Milliken Ave, Unit 13

155 E Central St
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40 Cottage St

155 E Central St

155 E Central St

65 Milliken Ave

14 Sanford St, Unit 14 Sanford st Unit 65
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100 Broad St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Cheap Franklin Studio Apartments | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
Cheap Franklin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,987 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Franklin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $2,090 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Franklin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,324 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Charles At Bellingham in the 495 South neighborhood priced from $1,960. Glen Meadow Apartments in the 495 South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Charles At Bellingham | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,960 |
Glen Meadow Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Union Place | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,198 |
Franklin Commons | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,249 |
Halstead Franklin | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, MA
As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $2.48 price per square foot B4D Model at Station 117 in the in the 495 South neighborhood starting from $3,369. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the A Model at Taj Estates of Franklin starting at $2,750 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the 495 South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Station 117 | B4D | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
Taj Estates of Franklin | A | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
Glen Meadow Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Hathon | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
The Curtis | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Charles At Bellingham | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Union Place | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Halstead Franklin | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
Franklin Commons | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
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Getting Around Franklin, MA
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
30 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin Apartment is $1,960 at Charles At Bellingham.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Franklin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Franklin is starting from $2,318 at Union Place.
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