Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Plantation Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (122 Rentals)

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property at 11 Schussler Rd

$690

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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11 Schussler Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

11 Schussler Rd
WorcesterMA01609
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25 Wyman St
$900 - $2,500
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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

25 Wyman St

25 Wyman StWorcester, MA 01610
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property at 29 Irving St

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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29 Irving St

WorcesterMA01609

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45 Millbury St, Unit #1, Unit #1
$1,250
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45 Millbury St, Unit #1, Unit #1

45 Millbury StWorcester, MA 01610
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property at 5-7 Pleasant St

$1,525

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5-7 Pleasant St

WorcesterMA01609
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Wexford Village
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$1,625 - $3,285
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Wexford Village

29 Duncannon AveWorcester, MA 01604
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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 The Central Building Residences priced from $1,292. Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,309. Here are the most affordable Franklin Plantation apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,292
Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ CommunityGrove - Studio Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,309
Bancroft On The GridWS200Studio,1BA$1,350
Catharine Street Apartments1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Park Plaza on the GridWS200Studio,1BA$1,425
Portside on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425
Portland on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Plantation, MA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin Plantation area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Courthouse Lofts in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Franklin Plantation apartment is the 73 Green Hill Pkwy Model at 73 Green Hill Pkwy, Unit 2 starting at $2,590 with a $1.59 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.
Courthouse Lofts3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.61
73 Green Hill Pkwy, Unit 273 Green Hill Pkwy4BR,2BA$1.59
70 Seymour St70 Seymour St4BR,1BA$1.70
32 Douglas St, Unit Apt 232 Douglas St3BR,1BA$1.41
16 Hillside St16 Hillside St3BR,1BA$1.62
91 Providence St, Unit Spacious 3 bedroom unit91 Providence St3BR,1BA$1.62
91 Ward St, Unit 3rd floor unit91 Ward St3BR,1BA$1.68
41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt. 141 Hollywood St.2BR,1BA$1.73
19 Chilmark St, Unit 119 Chilmark St2BR,1BA$1.60
41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 241 Hollywood St.1BR,1BA$1.50

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Franklin Plantation, Worcester, MA

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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 $1,600.

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 $3,150.

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 2 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 $135 which is $3,015 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin Plantation.

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