Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin, MA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)

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155 E Central St

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Wilmark Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilmark Apartments

1 Cassidy LnMedway, MA 02053
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Oakwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

115 N Main StBellingham, MA 02019
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Franklin, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Charles At Bellingham in the Bellingham Estates neighborhood priced from $2,015. Union Place in the 495 South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,132. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charles At BellinghamCedar (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$2,015
Union PlaceOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$2,132
The CurtisOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,223
Glen Meadow Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,280
The Westerly at Forge ParkA1A1BR,1BA$2,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, MA

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $2.16 price per square foot A Model at Taj Estates of Franklin in the in the 495 South neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the B7 Model at Hathon starting at $3,172 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the 495 South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Taj Estates of FranklinA2BR,2BA$2.16
HathonB72BR,2BA$2.82
49 Ruggles St, Unit R449 Ruggles St2BR,1BA$2.64
Glen Meadow Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.68
The CurtisOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.04
Charles At BellinghamAspen1BR,1BA$3.12
Union PlaceOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$2.96
The Westerly at Forge ParkA1A1BR,1BA$3.39

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Getting Around Franklin, MA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin Apartment is $2,015 at Charles At Bellingham.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Franklin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Franklin is starting from $2,564 at Union Place.

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