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property at 1569 S 10th St
$758 - $867
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1569 S 10th St

MilwaukeeWI53204
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MilwaukeeWI53215

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9129 W National Ave

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Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 $899. 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$899
Brenwood Park Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom Affordable1BR,1BA$1,020
Lexington Village Senior Apartments1BD/1BA-60% Median County Income1BR,1BA$1,025
Whitnall Park Apartments1C/M-2 (WP1CM-2)1BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, WI and Nearby

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2,200 sqft - 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath Upper Model at Parkwood Lake Apartments in the in the South Milwaukee neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath + Den w/ 1 Car Garage - Upper Int... Model at The Orchard Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Alcott 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.
Parkwood Lake Apartments2,200 sqft - 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath Upper3BR,2.5BA$0.91
The Orchard Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath + Den w/ 1 Car Garage - Upper Int...2BR,2BA$1.33
Root River Apartments3BR 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$1.20
Riverwood Estates ApartmentsStonegate2BR,2BA$1.41
Wood Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Detached Garage2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Lexington Village Senior Apartments2BD/1BA - Market Rate2BR,1BA$1.50
Heritage Lake Senior Apartments 55+Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.22
6850 W Kathleen Ct2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$1.44
SunburstOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Franklin Meadows Senior1/11BR,1BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklin?

There are currently 168 Apartments for Rent in Franklin, WI with pricing that ranges from $949 to $3,772. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin ranging from $675 to $4,000.

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 $675 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,783.

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