Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Plantation Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (67 Rentals)

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property at 42 Vernon St

42 Vernon St

WorcesterMA01610

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Colton Apartments
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$1,365 - $1,415
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$1,350 - $1,400
Required Monthly Fees
$15
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$1,365 - $1,415
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Colton Apartments

588 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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  • Low Income

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property at 8-10 Allen St

8-10 Allen St

WorcesterMA01610
property at 74 Highland St

74 Highland St

WorcesterMA01609
property at 5-7 Pleasant St

5-7 Pleasant St

WorcesterMA01609
property at 24 Charlton St

24 Charlton St

WorcesterMA01608

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property at 14 Sever St

14 Sever St

WorcesterMA01609
property at 6 Vernon St Pl

6 Vernon St Pl

WorcesterMA01607

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56 Elm St

WorcesterMA01609
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Hadley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley Apartments

657 Main StWorcester, MA 01610
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30 Cedar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Cedar St

30 Cedar StWorcester, MA 01609
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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 Aurora Apartments priced from $1,270. Merrick at the Square 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
Aurora ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,270
Merrick at the SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,309
Portside on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,335
Grid District - 50 Franklin0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Colton Apartments0x1AcT3Studio,1BA$1,365
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Park Plaza on the GridWS300Studio,1BA$1,450
Portland on the GridWS600Studio,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Plantation, MA

As of October 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin Plantation area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Junction Shop Lofts in the in the West Tatnuck neighborhood starting from $2,540. The second greatest value Franklin Plantation apartment is the 198 Russell St Model at 198 Russell St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $2,400 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Junction Shop Lofts3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.19
198 Russell St, Unit 1st Floor198 Russell St3BR,2BA$1.20
144 Elm St144 Elm St4BR,1BA$1.32
274 Plantation St, Unit 1ST UNIT274 Plantation St3BR,1BA$1.42
195 Park Ave, Unit 2195 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.60
82 Green Hill Pky, Unit 282 Green Hill Pky4BR,1BA$1.60
74 Green Hill Pky, Unit 374 Green Hill Pky2BR,1BA$1.24
43 Olga Ave, Unit Worcestert U Mass near43 Olga Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
144 Russell St, Unit Russell St144 Russell St2BR,1BA$1.58
45 Wachusett St, Unit 245 Wachusett StStudio ,1BA$1.33

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Franklin Plantation, Worcester, MA

Ranked #52

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Franklin Plantation Neighborhood in Worcester, MA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,575.

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

The cheapest apartment in Franklin Plantation is Merrick at the Square which is listed at $1,403, while the average apartment in Franklin Plantation costs $10,000.

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 21 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 $176 which is $9,824 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin Plantation.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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