Cheap Homes for Rent in Franklin, MA from $1,800 (16 Rentals)

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property at 508 Elm St

$1,385 - $2,793

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 24

508 Elm St

WoonsocketRI02895
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 791 South 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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791 South St

WrenthamMA02093

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property at 89 Pleasant St

$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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89 Pleasant St

MedfieldMA02052
property at 150 Rumford Ave

$1,900

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150 Rumford Ave

MansfieldMA02048
property at 1 Rennie Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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1 Rennie Dr

BlackstoneMA01504
property at 131 Creek St

$2,000

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$2,000

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131 Creek St

WrenthamMA02093

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property at 96 Main St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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96 Main St

FoxboroMA02035
property at 222 School St

$2,250

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$2,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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222 School St

WalpoleMA02081
property at 134 Boardman St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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134 Boardman St

NorfolkMA02056
property at 86 Maple St

$2,295

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$2,295

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 15

86 Maple St

BellinghamMA02019
property at 16 Shadowbrook Ln

$2,300

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$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Shadowbrook Ln

MilfordMA01757

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property at 7 Shadowbrook Ln

$2,300

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7 Shadowbrook Ln

MilfordMA01757

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 Franklin Extended Stay Hotel in the 495 South neighborhood priced from $1,550. 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
Franklin Extended Stay HotelStudio Standard1BR,1BA$1,550
Franklin LandingsOne Bedroom Traditional Style1BR,1BA$1,890
Glen Meadow Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Union PlaceOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$2,158
The CurtisOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,441

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, MA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $2.21 price per square foot 106 Dean Ave Model at 106 Dean Ave, Unit 1 in the in the 495 South neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the Ironwood Model at Charles Bellingham starting at $2,802 with a $2.52 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.
106 Dean Ave, Unit 1106 Dean Ave2BR,1BA$2.21
Charles BellinghamIronwood2BR,2BA$2.52
Halstead FranklinB2D2BR,2BA$2.82
Franklin CommonsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.69
29B Broad St, Unit 29 B Broad Street29B Broad St2BR,1BA$1.93
Glen Meadow Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.35
Station 117A31BR,1BA$3.18
HathonA21BR,1BA$2.99
The CurtisOne Bedroom One Bathroom with Den1BR,1BA$3.24
Union PlaceOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$3.08

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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, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,432 to $4,006. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin ranging from $1,800 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 $1,800 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,503.

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