Cheap Homes for Rent in Franklin, MA from $800 (10 Rentals)

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property at 658 Old West Central St

$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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property at 49 Miller St

$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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49 Miller St

BlackstoneMA01504
property at 150 Rumford Ave

$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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150 Rumford Ave

MansfieldMA02048
property at 5 Austin St

$1,925

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$1,925

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5 Austin St

BlackstoneMA01504

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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 Landings in the 495 South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,890. 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 LandingsOne Bedroom Traditional Style1BR,1BA$1,890
Franklin Extended Stay HotelStudio Standard1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, MA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $2.71 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Franklin Commons in the in the 495 South neighborhood starting from $2,555. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Glen Meadow Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $2.35 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.
Franklin CommonsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.71
Glen Meadow Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.35
HathonA11BR,1BA$3.36
The CurtisOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.14
Charles BellinghamAspen1BR,1BA$3.03
Station 117A11BR,1BA$3.94
Union PlaceOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$3.01
Halstead FranklinA1A1BR,1BA$3.14
Oak Woods Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.45
Franklin LandingsOne Bedroom Traditional Style1BR,1BA$3.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklin?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Franklin, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $3,950. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin ranging from $800 to $16,500.

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 $800 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,360.

Expert Rental Resources

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