Cheap Homes for Rent in Franklin, VA from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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property at 410 Wellons St

$1,295 - $1,595

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$1,295

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410 Wellons St

SuffolkVA23434
property at 804 City Park Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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804 City Park Ave

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 210 Baker St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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210 Baker St

SuffolkVA23434

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property at 307 Central Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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307 Central Ave

SuffolkVA23434
property at 307 N 4th St

$1,800

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$1,800

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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307 N 4th St

SuffolkVA23434
property at 212 Middle St

$1,800

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$1,800

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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212 Middle St

SmithfieldVA23430

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Franklin, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Autumn Ridge Apartments in the Suffolk City County neighborhood priced from $995. Forest Pine Apartments in the Franklin City County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumn Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Forest Pine Apartments2b2BR,1BA$1,075
The Elliott ApartmentsThe MaceStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, VA and Nearby

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $1.66 price per square foot Weldon Model at Hillpoint Preserve Townhome Apartments in the in the Suffolk City County neighborhood starting from $2,663. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the 3 bedroom waitlist Model at Stonebridge Apartments starting at $2,225 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Western Branch 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.
Hillpoint Preserve Townhome ApartmentsWeldon3BR,2.5BA$1.66
Stonebridge Apartments3 bedroom waitlist3BR,2BA$1.75
Eagle Harbor Apartments2BR2BR,2BA$1.70
Bradford Mews Apartments - Tax CreditTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
Meadowridge ApartmentsGarden- 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath- Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.40
Taylor Bend Apartments1b1.5b1BR,1.5BA$1.57
Morris Creek Landing ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath with W/D2BR,2BA$1.59
Maplewood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Taylor Pointe ApartmentsThe Lakeside2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Forest Pine Apartments2b2BR,1BA$1.29

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklin?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Franklin, VA with pricing that ranges from $568 to $3,038. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin ranging from $1,295 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Franklin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Franklin ranges from $1,295 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,344.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.