Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin, OH from $500 (15 Rentals)

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175 E 6th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

175 E 6th St

175 E 6th StFranklin, OH 45005
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Skokiaan Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skokiaan Apartments

113-200 Skokiaan DrFranklin, OH 45005
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9 N River St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 N River St

9 N River StFranklin, OH 45005

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Oakwood Village
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Village

10800 Valette Cir WMiamisburg, OH 45342
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Vienna Forest Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vienna Forest Villas

330-496 Bavarian StMiddletown, OH 45044
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Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Bavarian Woods Apartments in the Trails of Four Bridges neighborhood priced from $894. Liberty Station in the North Cincinnati neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bavarian Woods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$894
Liberty Station2bdrm/1bath/balcony/3rd fl2BR,1BA$925
Ashgrove ApartmentsAG 1/11BR,1BA$941
Village East1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$960
EMERALD EDGE APARTMENTS1/11BR,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, OH

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $1.37 price per square foot 2/2 Model at EMERALD EDGE APARTMENTS in the in the North Cincinnati neighborhood starting from $1,376. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the 35 Edgebrooke Dr Model at 35 Edgebrooke Dr, Unit 3 starting at $1,325 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the North Cincinnati 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.
EMERALD EDGE APARTMENTS2/22BR,2BA$1.37
35 Edgebrooke Dr, Unit 335 Edgebrooke Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Spring Creek Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.18
Liberty Station2bdrm/1bath/balcony/3rd fl2BR,1BA$1.23
Echo Ridge ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.86
Bavarian Woods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Village East1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Balcony)1BR,1BA$1.43
Ashgrove ApartmentsAG 1/11BR,1BA$1.63

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Getting Around Franklin, OH

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

4 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $894 at Bavarian 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 $925 at Liberty Station.

What is the most affordable Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Echo Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,780.

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