
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin, TN from $900 (42 Rentals)
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Heritage Place

Wyndchase Aspen Grove

The Whitney Franklin

Viera Cool Springs

The Madison Franklin

Carrington Hills
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Paxton Cool Springs

Magnolia Place Apartments

Greenhaven

Furnished Studio-Nashville - Franklin - Co

Ashton Brook

Mandolin at Stream Valley

IMT Cool Springs

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IMT at the Galleria

Artessa Apartments

Grove at Shadow Green Apartments

Cadence Cool Springs Apartments

Sussex Downs

MAA Cool Springs

IMT Franklin Gateway

Dwell at McEwen

Harpeth River Oaks
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ELLISON COOL SPRINGS

Town Center at Berry Farms

Heartwood at Lockwood Glen

The Harper

Vintage Franklin

McEwen Northside

The Everly at Historic Franklin
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1011 Murfreesboro Rd

1326 Coleman Rd

613 Hillsboro Rd

303 Granville Rd

1505 Granville Rd

404 Granville Rd
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The Landings of Brentwood Apartments

Vintage Tollgate Apartments
Franklin, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Franklin Studio Apartments | $1,882 | $1,490 | $2,217 |
Cheap Franklin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,350 | $4,342 |
Cheap Franklin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,397 | $1,345 | $5,598 |
Cheap Franklin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,381 | $1,750 | $8,831 |
Cheap Franklin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,089 | $3,899 | $4,400 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Franklin, TN
Pricing Updated: 09/13/2025Current apartment rentals in the Franklin, TN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Franklin Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Franklin | $3,974 | $1,345 | 172 |
Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Whitney Franklin in the Downtown Franklin neighborhood priced from $1,399. Viera Cool Springs in the Garden Club Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,402. 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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The Whitney Franklin | Fieldstone | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Viera Cool Springs | Williamson | 1BR,1BA | $1,402 |
The Madison Franklin | The Henley | 1BR,1BA | $1,417 |
The Landings of Brentwood Apartments | Ashlawn | 1BR,1BA | $1,437 |
Magnolia Place Apartments | 1 BD | 1 BA 668 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Greenhaven | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,504 |
Ashton Brook | A1 Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
Wyndchase Aspen Grove | Ashlawn Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,527 |
Mandolin at Stream Valley | Firefly | 1BR,1BA | $1,529 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, TN
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $1.78 price per square foot Colonial B Model at 780 Townhomes in the in the Garden Club Estates neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the 3A - Elllington Townhome with Attached Garage Model at Oakbrook Townhomes starting at $3,444 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Garden Club Estates 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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780 Townhomes | Colonial B | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.78 |
Oakbrook Townhomes | 3A - Elllington Townhome with Attached Garage | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.91 |
Simmons Ridge | Wakefield | 3BR,3BA | $1.95 |
Sussex Downs | Huntington | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Carrington Hills | Harpeth | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
MAA Cool Springs | Belcourt | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Ashton Brook | A1 Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Wyndchase Aspen Grove | Ashlawn Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
The Madison Franklin | The Henley | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
The Landings of Brentwood Apartments | Ashlawn | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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Franklin, TNPopulation: 80,914
Ranked #429
in US Census Population by City
Pet Friendly LifestyleFranklin, TN
Ranked #19
Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Franklin, TN
Oak View Elementary School
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Getting Around Franklin, TN
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
16 / 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
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin?
The cheapest apartment in Franklin is The Whitney Franklin which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in Franklin costs $3,974.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Franklin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Franklin?
Cheap apartments in Franklin have an average cost of $109 which is $3,865 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin.
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