Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin, WI from $600 (56 Rentals)

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Franklin Meadows Senior
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Meadows Senior

7704 S 51st StFranklin, WI 53132
Senior Living
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Park Water Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Water Apartments

6594 S 35th StFranklin, WI 53132
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Country Pines Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Pines Place

6868-6870 W Kathleen CtFranklin, WI 53132

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6213 S 13th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6213 S 13th St

6213 S 13th StMilwaukee, WI 53221
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9715 W Forest Home Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

9715 W Forest Home Ave

9715 W Forest Home AveHales Corners, WI 53130
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College Manor Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

College Manor Apartments

2100-2200 W College AveMilwaukee, WI 53221
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property at 6521 Beloit Rd

$825 - $950

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6521 Beloit Rd

West AllisWI53219

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Whitnall Grove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitnall Grove Apartments

8956-8980 W Forest Home AveMilwaukee, WI 53228
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Dale Creek Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dale Creek Apartments

6143 Churchwood CirGreendale, WI 53129
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Greenway Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenway Apartments

6507 GreenwayGreendale, WI 53129
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6129 S 13th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6129 S 13th St

6129 S 13th StMilwaukee, WI 53221

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Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Franklin Meadows Senior in the River Park neighborhood priced from $841. Pinehaven Apartments in the Far South Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin Meadows Senior1/11BR,1BA$841
Pinehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 2827 & 29511BR,1BA$949
Brenwood Park Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom Affordable1BR,1BA$1,020
Lexington Village Senior Apartments1BD/1BA-60% Median County Income1BR,1BA$1,025
Timber Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,110
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,130
SunburstOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Franklin Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Mission Hills1bx1b1BR,1BA$1,220
Whitnall Park Apartments1ML-1 (WP1ML-1)1BR,1BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, WI

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $1.29 price per square foot Phase 2 - 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Den, Park Loft Upper Model at Parkside Apartments in the in the Fountainwood neighborhood starting from $1,728. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the 8900-#310 JULY 1ST Model at Brandywood Apartments starting at $1,765 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the River Park 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.
Parkside ApartmentsPhase 2 - 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Den, Park Loft Upper2BR,1BA$1.29
Brandywood Apartments8900-#310 JULY 1ST3BR,1.5BA$1.48
Whitnall Gardens ApartmentsGarden - 2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Lexington Village Senior Apartments2BD/1BA - Market Rate2BR,1BA$1.50
Riverwood Estates ApartmentsSunstone Spiral1BR,1BA$1.50
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.22
Greenbrook ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Mission Hills1bx1b1BR,1BA$1.56
SunburstOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.55
Franklin Meadows Senior1/11BR,1BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin Apartment is $841 at Franklin Meadows Senior.

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 $1,130 at Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+.

What is the most affordable Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brandywood Apartments and starts from $1,765.

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