Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Plantation Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (127 Rentals)

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25 Wyman St
$900 - $2,500
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25 Wyman St

25 Wyman StWorcester, MA 01610
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property at 12 Benefit St

$1,498

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$1,498

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12 Benefit St

WorcesterMA01610

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property at 5-7 Pleasant St

$1,500

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$1,500

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5-7 Pleasant St

WorcesterMA01609
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The 6Hundred
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$1,554 - $1,969
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The 6Hundred

600 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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Wexford Village
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$1,635 - $3,155
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$1,610 - $3,130
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Wexford Village

29 Duncannon AveWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 20 Perry Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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20 Perry Ave

WorcesterMA01610
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14 Catharine St
$1,700
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14 Catharine St

14 Catharine StWorcester, MA 01605
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property at 7 Cottage St

$1,700

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$1,700

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7 Cottage St

WorcesterMA01609

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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 Colton Apartments priced from $1,200. 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
Colton Apartments0x1AcT3Studio,1BA$1,200
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 Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
The 6Hundred1x1H1BR,1BA$1,554
Park Plaza on the GridWA14001BR,1BA$1,595
Portland on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Plantation, MA

As of June 14, 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, Unit 33 Providence St UNIT #1 in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Franklin Plantation apartment is the 308 Plantation St Model at 308 Plantation St, Unit 3 starting at $2,300 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 St, Unit 33 Providence St UNIT #133 Providence St5BR,1BA$1.67
308 Plantation St, Unit 3308 Plantation St3BR,1BA$1.44
70 Seymour St70 Seymour St4BR,1BA$1.73
25 Wyman St25 Wyman St4BR,1BA$0.61
125 Ingleside Ave, Unit Unit#2125 Ingleside Ave3BR,1BA$1.55
38 Esther St, Unit 38 Esther St.38 Esther St3BR,1BA$1.64
23 Shelby St23 Shelby St3BR,1BA$1.53
16 Hillside St16 Hillside St3BR,1BA$1.62
30 Thorne St, Unit 330 Thorne St2BR,1BA$1.59
14 Catharine St14 Catharine St2BR,1BA$1.70

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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 The Central Building Residences which is listed at $1,292, while the average apartment in Franklin Plantation costs $3,400.

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 12 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 $334 which is $3,066 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin Plantation.

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