Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MA from $600 (4 Rentals)
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Franklin County, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Franklin County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $1,350 | $2,435 |
Franklin County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $849 | $2,350 |
Franklin County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $799 | $2,750 |
Franklin County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $900 | $900 | $900 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MA
As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $1.83 price per square foot 1500 Mohawk Trl Model at 1500 Mohawk Trl, Unit 2 in the starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the C1 Model at North 116 Flats starting at $1,399 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the North Amherst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1500 Mohawk Trl, Unit 2 | 1500 Mohawk Trl | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
North 116 Flats | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.17 |
The Social Amherst | Columbia Deluxe Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Sugarloaf Estates | The New England | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Lantern Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
22 Phillips St, Unit 3 | 22 Phillips St | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
2 Old Sunderland Rd, Unit 2 | 2 Old Sunderland Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Cliffside Apartments | 1x1 Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin County?
The cheapest apartment in Franklin County is Cliffside Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Franklin County costs $1,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin County?
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 4 regular apartments in Franklin County 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 County?
Cheap apartments in Franklin County have an average cost of $816 which is $634 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin County.
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