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

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25 Wyman St, Unit 1. available in June

42 Vernon St

Eastview Apartments

78 Elm St

Aurora Apartments

776 Main St
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76 Franklin St

8 Portland St

8 Portland St

8 Portland St

76 Franklin St

76 Franklin St

New Park on the Grid

Portside on the Grid
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Colton Apartments

507 Main St

76 Franklin St

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73 Esther St, Unit 3

60 Franklin St

8 Portland St

34 Irving St

34 William St
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34 William St

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41 Hollywood St, Unit 3

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41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 2

Hadley Apartments

30 Cedar St

9 Mount Vernon

49 Farrar Ave

10 Revere St
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21 Heywood St

Houghton On The Grid

The Cedar House

18 Lancaster St

WPI Townhouses

Canal Lofts

46-48 Edgeworth St

Merrick at the Square
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The Central Building Residences

120 Dorchester Street

6 Chatham St
Franklin Plantation, Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin Plantation?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Plantation Studio Apartments | $1,799 | $1,200 | $2,485 |
| Franklin Plantation 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $679 | $3,999 |
| Franklin Plantation 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $1,500 | $4,325 |
| Franklin Plantation 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,436 | $1,750 | $4,069 |
| Franklin Plantation 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $900 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Franklin Plantation Neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
| Aurora Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
| New Park on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Wexford Village | The Bradford | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ames St, Unit UNIT2 | 7 Ames St | 3BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 11 Chadwick St, Unit 2 | 11 Chadwick St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Junction Shop Lofts | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 9 Townsend St, Unit 3 | 9 Townsend St | 4BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 37 Vernon St, Unit 2 | 37 Vernon St | 3BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 61 Vernon St, Unit 3rd Floor | 61 Vernon St | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 24 Crown St, Unit 3 | 24 Crown St | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 22 Gage St, Unit 3 | 22 Gage St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 153 Providence St, Unit Apt. 3 | 153 Providence St | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 2 | 41 Hollywood St. | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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.
Expert Rental Resources
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