Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin, TX from $500 (32 Rentals)

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The Grand 1501
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$754 - $1,555
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The Grand 1501

1501 Harvey RdCollege Station, TX 77840
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Lory of College Station
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$833 - $1,098
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lory of College Station

309 Redmond DrCollege Station, TX 77840
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Saddlewood Club
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Saddlewood Club

3625 Wellborn RdBryan, TX 77801
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Richmond Ridge Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Richmond Ridge Townhomes

3613 S Hampton CtBryan, TX 77801
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Franklin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, TX is a Studio unit found at Villa West Apartments in the Harder Heights neighborhood priced from $579. Camber Villas in the Carver Kemp neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $632. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa West ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$579
Camber VillasKing Ranch TH (D3) Unfurnished4BR,4BA$632
12 North2BR/2BA - Deluxe2BR,2BA$709
Highland Villas1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$754
The Grand 1501Studio 1 BathStudio,1BA$754
The Ivy1 Bed 1 Bath 6701BR,1BA$785
College Main ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$819
Eastgate Apartments1x12BR,1BA$825
Lory of College StationA1BR,1BA$833
The HalstonB22BR,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, TX and Nearby

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $0.90 price per square foot D1 Model at The Rise at Northgate in the in the Tharaldson neighborhood starting from $1,215. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the 2/2 Model at Sonoma Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Fields Of Runnymede 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.
The Rise at NorthgateD14BR,4BA$0.90
Sonoma Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.22
Serenity at Briarcrest1x1 Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Lory of BryanB12BR,2BA$1.29
Sandy Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Camber VillasAlamo (B3) Furnished2BR,2BA$0.87
Fifteen12B12BR,2BA$1.32
The HalstonA11BR,1BA$1.32
Highland Villas1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$1.08
College Main ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.28

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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 Villa West Apartments listed at $579.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin Apartment is $719 at Villa West 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 $709 at 12 North.

What is the most affordable Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Camber Villas and starts from $732.

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