
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin, TN from $900 (40 Rentals)
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Franklin Manor Apartments

The Madison Franklin

Magnolia Place Apartments

Viera Cool Springs

Heritage Place

601 Boyd Mill Ave

Grove at Shadow Green Apartments
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IMT at the Galleria

Artessa Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

Wyndchase Aspen Grove

Ashton Brook

Carrington Hills

Harpeth River Oaks

Greenhaven
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MAA Cool Springs

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Town Center at Berry Farms

Mandolin at Stream Valley

South Wind Apartment Homes

IMT Cool Springs

IMT Franklin Gateway

Dwell at McEwen

Cadence Cool Springs Apartments
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Sussex Downs

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Heartwood at Lockwood Glen

ELLISON COOL SPRINGS

The Whitney Franklin

Paxton Cool Springs

514 N Petway St

The Harper

Vintage Franklin Apartments
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McEwen Northside

Liberty Oaks Apartments

5576 Hargrove Rd

613 Hillsboro Rd

Camden Franklin Park

The Everly at Historic Franklin

The Landings of Brentwood Apartments

Vintage Tollgate Apartments
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Franklin, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Franklin Studio Apartments | $1,848 | $1,700 | $2,065 |
| Cheap Franklin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $1,224 | $4,464 |
| Cheap Franklin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $1,345 | $5,378 |
| Cheap Franklin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,521 | $1,750 | $9,900 |
| Cheap Franklin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,018 | $3,865 | $4,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Franklin, TN
Pricing Updated: 03/09/2026Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Franklin | $4,009 | $1,345 | 203 |
Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Madison Franklin in the Downtown Franklin neighborhood priced from $1,346. Franklin Manor Apartments in the Downtown Franklin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Madison Franklin | The Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $1,346 |
| Franklin Manor Apartments | 1 bd/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Magnolia Place Apartments | 1 BD | 1 BA 668 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| The Landings of Brentwood Apartments | Ashlawn | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Viera Cool Springs | Carter | 2BR,1BA | $1,436 |
| Heritage Place | B2 - Partially Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| Grove at Shadow Green Apartments | A1 Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,478 |
| IMT at the Galleria | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,480 |
| Artessa Apartments | A2.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
| Wyndchase Aspen Grove | Aspen Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, TN
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $1.55 price per square foot Harlinsdale Model at The Whitney Franklin in the in the Downtown Franklin neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the Huntington Model at Sussex Downs starting at $1,645 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Downtown Franklin 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitney Franklin | Harlinsdale | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Sussex Downs | Huntington | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Royal Oaks Apartments | 2 BR/1.5 BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| Franklin Manor Apartments | 1 bd/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Heritage Place | B2 - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| Ashton Brook | A2 Diplomat | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| MAA Cool Springs | Carnegie | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Greenhaven | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| South Wind Apartment Homes | Sodina | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Landings of Brentwood Apartments | Ashlawn | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Best Local Schools in Franklin, TN
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Franklin?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Franklin is at Paxton Cool Springs listed at $1,700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin Apartment is $1,346 at The Madison Franklin.
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 $1,436 at Viera Cool Springs.
What is the most affordable Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carrington Hills and starts from $1,943.
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