Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Franklin Neighborhood of Franklin, TN from $900 (25 Rentals)

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Heritage Place
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$1,490 - $2,286
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$1,490 - $2,286

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Heritage Place

700 Westminster DrFranklin, TN 37067
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property at 601 Boyd Mill Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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601 Boyd Mill Ave, Unit D2, Unit D2

601 Boyd Mill Ave
FranklinTN37064
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Dwell at McEwen
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$1,701 - $4,291
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$1,701 - $4,291

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Dwell at McEwen

100 Reliance DrFranklin, TN 37067
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property at 210 Maple Dr

$2,450

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$2,450

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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210 Maple Dr

FranklinTN37064
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Sussex Downs
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sussex Downs

1125 Magnolia DrFranklin, TN 37064
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The Whitney Franklin
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Whitney Franklin

113 Magnolia DrFranklin, TN 37064
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Cheapest Available Downtown Franklin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Franklin area of Franklin, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Franklin Manor Apartments priced from $1,200. The Madison Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,371. Here are the most affordable Downtown Franklin apartments for rent in Franklin, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin Manor Apartments1 bd/11BR,1BA$1,200
The Madison FranklinThe Oxford1BR,1BA$1,371
Royal Oaks Apartments2 BR/1.5 BA2BR,1BA$1,445
Grove at Shadow Green ApartmentsA1 Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1,468
South Wind Apartment HomesSodina1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Franklin, TN

As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Franklin area is the $1.82 price per square foot Abington A Model at 780 Townhomes in the in the Garden Club Estates neighborhood starting from $3,403. The second greatest value Downtown Franklin apartment is the B12 to B14 Model at Dwell at McEwen starting at $2,516 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Garden Club Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Franklin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
780 TownhomesAbington A3BR,3BA$1.82
Dwell at McEwenB12 to B142BR,2.5BA$1.90
The Whitney FranklinHarlinsdale2BR,2BA$1.55
Sussex DownsHuntington2BR,2BA$1.61
Royal Oaks Apartments2 BR/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$1.54
Franklin Manor Apartments1 bd/11BR,1BA$1.26
Heritage PlaceB2 - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.67
Magnolia Place2 x 1.5 R2BR,1.5BA$1.74
South Wind Apartment HomesSodina1BR,1BA$1.81
GreenhavenA11BR,1BA$1.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Franklin Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Franklin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Franklin Apartment is $1,200 at Franklin Manor Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Franklin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Franklin is starting from $1,445 at Royal Oaks Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wyndchase Aspen Grove and starts from $2,221.

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