
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin, TX from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Franklin Trails Senior Apartments

Villa West Apartments

The Grand 1501

Oak Forest Apartments

The Ivy

Retreat at 2818

Huntington Apartments
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Riverstone

College Main Apartments

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Lory of College Station

Sonoma Apartments

Serenity at Briarcrest (55+)

Cedar Creek Apartments

The Element at University Park
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Signature Park

Regency Gardens

Crescent Pointe Apartments

Lory of Bryan

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Fifteen12

The Bend at Crescent Pointe

Hudson Trails Apartments

Lake Walk at Traditions Apartments
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21 Gramercy Park

The Curve at Crescent Pointe

Forest Pines Apartments

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Oakwood Crossing

Midtown Manor and Towers

2701 Poplar Cir

Saddlewood Club

1906 Barak Ln
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1902 Finfeather Rd

1904 Finfeather Rd

1908 Finfeather Rd

1906 Finfeather Rd

1900 Finfeather Rd

2704 Poplar Cir

7070 Tabor Rd

Richmond Ridge Townhomes
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4345 Carter Creek Pkwy

Lofts at 305

Flora 4050

6335 Private Rd 4030
Franklin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Studio Apartments | $1,367 | $579 | $1,999 |
| Franklin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $719 | $2,595 |
| Franklin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $696 | $3,801 |
| Franklin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $666 | $2,405 |
| Franklin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,359 | $586 | $3,215 |
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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 Bryan neighborhood priced from $579. The Grand 1501 in the College Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa West Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $579 |
| The Grand 1501 | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| 12 North | 2BR/2BA - Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $709 |
| The Ivy | 1 Bed 1 Bath 670 | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Retreat at 2818 | Move in Today! | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Eastgate Apartments | 1x1 | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Highland Villas | 1 BR 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $836 |
| Riverstone | 1 Bed 1 Bath A5 | 1BR,1BA | $891 |
| Lory of College Station | E1 | 2BR,1BA | $978 |
| Serenity at Briarcrest (55+) | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, TX and Nearby
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $1.24 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Sandy Creek Apartments in the in the Bryan neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the C1 Model at Fifteen12 starting at $1,412 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Bryan 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Fifteen12 | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Sonoma Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Serenity at Briarcrest (55+) | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Regency Gardens | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Lory of College Station | FW | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| Riverstone | 2 Bed 1 Bath B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Halston | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| Highland Villas | 1 BR 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Retreat at 2818 | Move in Today! | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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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 The Grand 1501 and starts from $1,350.
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