Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Plantation Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (187 Rentals)

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property at 109 Green Hill Pkwy

$1,350 - $1,795

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$1,350
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109 Green Hill Pkwy

WorcesterMA01605

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The 6Hundred
$1,492 - $2,044
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The 6Hundred

600 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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property at 926 Southbridge St

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

926 Southbridge St, Unit 15

926 Southbridge St
WorcesterMA01610

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Wexford Village
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$1,635 - $3,190
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$1,610 - $3,165
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29 Duncannon AveWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 10 1/2 Ellsworth St

$1,650

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$1,650
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 21

10 1/2 Ellsworth St

WorcesterMA01610

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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 Studio unit found at Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community priced from $1,283. The Central Building Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,292. Here are the most affordable Franklin Plantation apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ CommunityGrove - Studio Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,283
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,292
Bancroft On The Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Park Plaza on the GridWS200Studio,1BA$1,395
Portside on the GridWS300Studio,1BA$1,425
Portland on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
Residences on MadisonS1Studio,1BA$1,670
Junction Shop Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Plantation, MA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin Plantation area is the $1.67 price per square foot 33 Providence St Model at 33 Providence St in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Franklin Plantation apartment is the 14 Perkins St Model at 14 Perkins St, Unit 2 starting at $2,600 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Biotech Park 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.
33 Providence St33 Providence St5BR,1BA$1.67
14 Perkins St, Unit 214 Perkins St4BR,1BA$1.44
70 Seymour St70 Seymour St4BR,1BA$1.73
5 Seward St, Unit Apt #35 Seward St3BR,1BA$1.24
7 Rena St7 Rena St3BR,1BA$1.57
72 Fairfax Rd, Unit 172 Fairfax Rd3BR,1BA$1.64
16 Hillside St, Unit 16 Hillside Ave unit 216 Hillside St3BR,1BA$1.69
Junction Shop Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
31 Orne St, Unit 231 Orne St3BR,1BA$1.67
14 Arthur St, Unit Unit 2 2nd Floor14 Arthur St2BR,1BA$1.60

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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 $1,730.

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

The cheapest apartment in Franklin Plantation is The Central Building Residences which is listed at $1,292, while the average apartment in Franklin Plantation costs $3,300.

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 37 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 $313 which is $2,987 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin Plantation.

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