Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin, MA from $1,200 (25 Rentals)

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Franklin Extended Stay Hotel
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$1,550 - $3,550
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$1,550 - $3,550

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Franklin Extended Stay Hotel

835 Upper Union StFranklin, MA 02038
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property at 28 Church Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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28 Church Ave

FranklinMA02038
property at 50 Ruggles St

$1,800 - $2,300

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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50 Ruggles St

FranklinMA02038
property at 491 W Central St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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491 W Central St

FranklinMA02038

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property at 76 Highwood Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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76 Highwood Dr

FranklinMA02038
property at 209 Main St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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209 Main St

MedwayMA02053

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Charles Bellingham
Rent Specials
$2,045 - $3,113
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$2,045 - $3,113

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$2,045 - $3,113
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Charles Bellingham

151 N Main StBellingham, MA 02019
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The Curtis
$2,146 - $3,339
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$2,146 - $3,339

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$2,146 - $3,339
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Curtis

161 Mechanic StBellingham, MA 02019
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Wilmark Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilmark Apartments

1 Cassidy LnMedway, MA 02053
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Brick House Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brick House Apartments

53-55 Main StMedway, MA 02053
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property at 641 S Washington St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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641 S Washington St

North AttleboroughMA02760
property at 89 Pleasant St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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89 Pleasant St

MedfieldMA02052
property at 96 Main St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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96 Main St

FoxboroMA02035
property at 131 Creek St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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131 Creek St

WrenthamMA02093
property at 223 Main St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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223 Main St

BlackstoneMA01504
property at 16 Shadowbrook Ln

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Shadowbrook Ln

MilfordMA01757

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property at 24 River St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 River St

North AttleboroughMA02760

Franklin, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Woods Apartments in the 495 South neighborhood priced from $1,432. Franklin Extended Stay Hotel in the 495 South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Woods Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,432
Franklin Extended Stay HotelStudio Standard1BR,1BA$1,550
Franklin LandingsOne Bedroom Traditional Style1BR,1BA$1,930
Glen Meadow Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975
The CurtisOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,146

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, MA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $2.47 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2B Model at Union Place in the in the 495 South neighborhood starting from $2,474. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the 1 Pond Pl Model at 1 Pond Pl, Unit Unit 1 starting at $3,300 with a $3.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Union PlaceTwo Bedroom B2B2BR,2BA$2.47
1 Pond Pl, Unit Unit 11 Pond Pl3BR,2BA$3.30
Glen Meadow Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Station 117A31BR,1BA$3.16
HathonA21BR,1BA$2.96
The CurtisOne Bedroom One Bathroom with Den1BR,1BA$2.95
Charles BellinghamAspen1BR,1BA$3.02
Halstead FranklinA1A1BR,1BA$3.50
Franklin CommonsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.64
Oak Woods Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.45

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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 $1,432 at Oak Woods Apartments.

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 $1,947 at Oak Woods Apartments.

What is the most affordable Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hathon and starts from $4,067.

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