Cheap Homes for Rent near Franklin, MN from $800 (9 Rentals)

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property at 512 Maple Ln

$848

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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512 Maple Ln

Grove CityMN56243
property at 313 5th St S

$848

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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313 5th St S

Grove CityMN56243
property at 404 16th Ave SW

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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404 16th Ave SW

WillmarMN56201
property at 325 E Washington St

$1,025

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$1,025

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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325 E Washington St

MankatoMN56001

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property at 154 3rd Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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154 3rd Ave

SpicerMN56288
property at 418 Allan Ave

$1,125

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$1,125

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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418 Allan Ave

North MankatoMN56003
property at 325.5 McKinley Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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325.5 McKinley Ave

North MankatoMN56003
property at 815 N 4th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 11

815 N 4th St

MankatoMN56001

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property at 325 Litchfield Ave SE

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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325 Litchfield Ave SE

WillmarMN56201

Franklin, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at 512 Vernon Ave priced from $595. Suite Liv'N - Willmar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
512 Vernon AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Suite Liv'N - WillmarStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$745
Bethel On BryantRenville - 1/11BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, MN and Nearby

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $1.10 price per square foot Three Bedroom - Somerset Model at Somerset Properties in the starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the 2BR/1.5 Bath Model at Valleyside Townhomes starting at $1,095 with a $0.96 price per square foot . 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.
Somerset PropertiesThree Bedroom - Somerset3BR,2BA$1.10
Valleyside Townhomes2BR/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Windom Landing2 Bedroom - Lower Level ADA2BR,2BA$0.89
251 6th St2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
1212 Heckman CtStudioStudio ,1BA$0.83
907 Dale St Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.06
512 Vernon AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Downtown Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Bethel On BryantRenville - 1/11BR,1BA$0.96
Hartshorn Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklin?

There are currently 87 Apartments for Rent in Franklin, MN with pricing that ranges from $595 to $1,960. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin ranging from $848 to $4,500.

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 $848 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,849.

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 $1,145 to $1,960, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.