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Bavarian Woods Apartments

1962 West Alex Bell Road

7123 N Springboro Pike

7127 N Springboro Pike

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Franklin, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Franklin Studio Apartments | $690 | $690 | $690 |
Franklin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,160 | $750 | $1,570 |
Franklin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $875 | $2,500 |
Franklin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $1,339 | $2,230 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bavarian Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $894 |
Liberty Station | 2bdrm/1bath/balcony/3rd fl | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Ashgrove Apartments | AG 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
Village East | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
EMERALD EDGE APARTMENTS | 1/1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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EMERALD EDGE APARTMENTS | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
35 Edgebrooke Dr, Unit 3 | 35 Edgebrooke Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
Spring Creek Apartments | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Liberty Station | 2bdrm/1bath/balcony/3rd fl | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Echo Ridge Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Bavarian Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Village East | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Balcony) | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Ashgrove Apartments | AG 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Best Local Schools in Franklin, OH
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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