Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Plantation Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (43 Rentals)

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property at 42 Vernon St

$958

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$958

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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42 Vernon St

WorcesterMA01610
property at 78 Elm St

$1,250

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$1,250

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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78 Elm St

WorcesterMA01609

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Colton Apartments
$1,400
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Colton Apartments

588 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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property at 34 Irving St

$1,500

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34 Irving St

WorcesterMA01609

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Hadley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley Apartments

657 Main StWorcester, MA 01610
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30 Cedar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Cedar St

30 Cedar StWorcester, MA 01609
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9 Mount Vernon
2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Mount Vernon

9 Mount Vernon StWorcester, MA 01605
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49 Farrar Ave
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49 Farrar Ave

49 Farrar AveWorcester, MA 01604
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10 Revere St
1 Bedroom Apartments

10 Revere St

10 Revere StWorcester, MA 01604
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21 Heywood St
2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Heywood St

21 Heywood StWorcester, MA 01604
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Houghton On The Grid
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Houghton On The Grid

80-82 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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The Cedar House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedar House

1-3 Cedar StWorcester, MA 01609
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18 Lancaster St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 Lancaster St

18 Lancaster StWorcester, MA 01609
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WPI Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

WPI Townhouses

79 Park AveWorcester, MA 01605
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Canal Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canal Lofts

48 Water StWorcester, MA 01604
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46-48 Edgeworth St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

46-48 Edgeworth St

46-48 Edgeworth StWorcester, MA 01605

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6 Chatham St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Chatham St

6 Chatham StWorcester, MA 01609
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Franklin Plantation, Worcester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklin Plantation Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklin Plantation area of Worcester, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community priced from $679. Aurora Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,270. Here are the most affordable Franklin Plantation apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ CommunityStudio1BR,1BA$679
Aurora ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,270
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,364
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Bancroft On The Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,525
Wexford VillageThe BradfordStudio,1BA$1,595
Portland on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Plantation, MA

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin Plantation area is the $1.24 price per square foot 7 Ames St Model at 7 Ames St, Unit UNIT2 in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Franklin Plantation apartment is the 11 Chadwick St Model at 11 Chadwick St, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Greendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin Plantation apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7 Ames St, Unit UNIT27 Ames St3BR,1BA$1.24
11 Chadwick St, Unit 211 Chadwick St3BR,1.5BA$1.38
Junction Shop Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
9 Townsend St, Unit 39 Townsend St4BR,1BA$1.53
37 Vernon St, Unit 237 Vernon St3BR,1BA$1.49
61 Vernon St, Unit 3rd Floor61 Vernon St3BR,1BA$1.39
24 Crown St, Unit 324 Crown St3BR,1BA$1.64
22 Gage St, Unit 322 Gage St3BR,1BA$1.67
153 Providence St, Unit Apt. 3153 Providence St3BR,1BA$1.56
41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 241 Hollywood St.1BR,1BA$1.50

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Franklin Plantation, Worcester, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Franklin Plantation, Worcester, and the greater Worcester area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Plantation Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Franklin Plantation?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Franklin Plantation is under $1,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin Plantation?

The cheapest apartment in Franklin Plantation is Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community which is listed at $679, while the average apartment in Franklin Plantation costs $2,575.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin Plantation?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in Franklin Plantation that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Franklin Plantation?

Cheap apartments in Franklin Plantation have an average cost of $130 which is $2,445 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin Plantation.

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