Cheap Homes for Rent in the Franklin Plantation Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $725 (92 Rentals)

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property at 11 Schussler Rd
$725

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Base Rent$725

Total Monthly Price$725
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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11 Schussler Rd, Unit 2

11 Schussler Rd
WorcesterMA01609
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property at 14 Dixon Ave
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

14 Dixon Ave

WorcesterMA01605
property at 130 Vernon St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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130 Vernon St

WorcesterMA01610

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property at 78 Eastern Ave
$1,675

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Base Rent$1,675

Total Monthly Price$1,675
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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78 Eastern Ave

WorcesterMA01605

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property at 32 Shaffner St
$1,700 - $2,600

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Base Rent$1,700 - $2,600

Total Monthly Price$1,700 - $2,600
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15

32 Shaffner St

WorcesterMA01605
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property at 755 Franklin St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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755 Franklin St, Unit 2

755 Franklin St
WorcesterMA01604

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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 3 Marston Way priced from $1,250. Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,283. Here are the most affordable Franklin Plantation apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3 Marston Way0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ CommunityGrove - Studio Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,283
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,292
Bancroft On The Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
New Park on the GridWS300Studio,1BA$1,425
Portside on the GridWS300Studio,1BA$1,425
24 Charlton St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Chatham Street LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Plantation, MA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin Plantation area is the $1.16 price per square foot 11 Groton Pl Model at 11 Groton Pl, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Worcester neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Franklin Plantation apartment is the 14 Perkins St Model at 14 Perkins St, Unit 2 starting at $2,600 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.
11 Groton Pl, Unit 211 Groton Pl3BR,1.5BA$1.16
14 Perkins St, Unit 214 Perkins St4BR,1BA$1.44
327 Hamilton St, Unit Apartment 2327 Hamilton St3BR,1.5BA$1.53
109 Merrifield St, Unit 109 Merrifield St Unit 2109 Merrifield St3BR,1BA$1.53
70 Seymour St70 Seymour St4BR,1BA$1.73
271 Shrewsbury St, Unit 1271 Shrewsbury St3BR,1BA$1.39
16 Westminster St, Unit 216 Westminster St2BR,1BA$1.62
Junction Shop Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
19 Wilson St, Unit 3rd Floor19 Wilson St3BR,1BA$1.71
101 Fairmont Ave, Unit 3101 Fairmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Plantation

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklin Plantation?

There are currently 669 Apartments for Rent in Franklin Plantation, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $6,100. There are also 182 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin Plantation ranging from $725 to $5,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Franklin Plantation?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Franklin Plantation ranges from $725 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,414.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Franklin Plantation?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Franklin Plantation range from $1,749 to $6,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $5,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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