
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Plantation Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (51 Rentals)
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42 Vernon St

Eastview Apartments

Colton Apartments

28 William St

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19 Rena St, Unit 3

Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community

8 Portland St

8 Portland St

Bancroft On The Grid
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50 Franklin St

50 Franklin St

8 Portland St

New Park on the Grid

76 Franklin St

76 Franklin St

76 Franklin St

82 Franklin St

Catharine Street Apartments

76 Franklin St
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50 Franklin St

50 Franklin St

76 Franklin St

27 Bowdoin St

34 William St

8 Portland St

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41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 2

28 William St

5-7 Pleasant St

50 Franklin St
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30 Cedar St

9 Mount Vernon

49 Farrar Ave

21 Heywood St

10 Revere St

Houghton On The Grid

The Cedar House

18 Lancaster St
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46-48 Edgeworth St

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The Central Building Residences

Merrick at the Square

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Torrey Factory Lofts

120 Dorchester Street

133 Millbury St
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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 | $1,777 | $1,200 | $2,490 |
| Franklin Plantation 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,111 | $958 | $4,200 |
| Franklin Plantation 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,598 | $1,650 | $4,275 |
| Franklin Plantation 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $850 | $4,069 |
| Franklin Plantation 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $2,000 | $8,489 |
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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. Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,309. Here are the most affordable Franklin Plantation apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Apartments | 0x1AcT3 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | Grove Studio - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,309 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | WS200 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Catharine Street Apartments | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Wexford Village | The Bradford | Studio,1BA | $1,605 |
| Park Plaza on the Grid | WA1400 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Junction Shop Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,730 |
| The Reeds | A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Plantation, MA
As of March 12, 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 24 Crown St Model at 24 Crown St, Unit 3 starting at $2,299 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the West Tatnuck 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courthouse Lofts | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.61 |
| 24 Crown St, Unit 3 | 24 Crown St | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 91 Providence St, Unit Spacious 3 bedroom unit | 91 Providence St | 3BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 12 Bedford Ave, Unit 3 | 12 Bedford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Junction Shop Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 153 Providence St, Unit Apt. 3 | 153 Providence St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 6 Leon St, Unit Leon Street | 6 Leon St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt. 1 | 41 Hollywood St. | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Plantation Towers | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| 41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 2 | 41 Hollywood St. | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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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 $1,745.
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 $1,309, while the average apartment in Franklin Plantation costs $3,375.
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 20 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 $128 which is $3,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin Plantation.
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