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property at 461 Meadowview Rd

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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461 Meadowview Rd

FranklinNC28734
property at 794 Belle Dowdle Rd

$1,000

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794 Belle Dowdle Rd

FranklinNC28734
property at 0 N Womack St

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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0 N Womack St

FranklinNC28734

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Applewood Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Applewood Villas

410 W South 4th StSeneca, SC 29678
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Timber Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Ridge

100 Timber Ridge LnSeneca, SC 29678

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Franklin, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Riverhouse of Cullowhee priced from $625. Windwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Riverhouse of Cullowhee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Windwood ApartmentsDuplex Classic 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Riverbank CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
FIELD VILLAGE APARTMENTS0 bedroom 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$888
Unique Home 10 Minutes from Downtown Clemson!1 Bedroom Apartment in Seneca, SC1BR,1BA$900
Heritage Hills Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$925
Vista Ridge2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$976
Tillman Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Northway ApartmentsClassic 3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1BA$1,050
Crescent Pointe Apartments1BR - 1BTH DLX1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, NC and Nearby

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $0.35 price per square foot Charming 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom Apartments Model at 4 bed/4 bath Off-Campus Apartments in the in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood starting from $495. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the The Richland Model at Balsam Mountain Apartments starting at $1,670 with a $1.18 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.
4 bed/4 bath Off-Campus ApartmentsCharming 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom Apartments4BR,4BA$0.35
Balsam Mountain ApartmentsThe Richland3BR,2BA$1.18
Flagship Western4x4 Flat - AY 2026 - 20274BR,4BA$0.52
Northlake EstatesTwo Bed Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Clemson Ridge Apartments3BR - 2BTH3BR,2BA$1.19
Northway ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.00
OakcresteThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,3BA$0.82
Unique Home 10 Minutes from Downtown Clemson!Unique Apartment Available 10 Minutes from Down...2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Tillman Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Vista Ridge2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.11

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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 $625 at The Riverhouse of Cullowhee.

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 $925 at Windwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northway Apartments and starts from $1,050.

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