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30052 W 12 Mile Rd

Farmington HillsMI48334

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Franklin, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Regal Towers in the Woodcreek neighborhood priced from $779. Parc on 12 in the Woodcreek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $905. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regal Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$779
Parc on 12Nelson - Edward1BR,1BA$905
Park at Franklin Senior LivingRobin1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, MI and Nearby

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $1.36 price per square foot Henry Model at Lancaster Hills in the in the Northwestern Highway neighborhood starting from $2,440. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the C3 Renovated Model at Carnegie Park Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Woodcreek 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.
Lancaster HillsHenry3BR,2BA$1.36
Carnegie Park ApartmentsC3 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.49
Uptown 11 Townhouses3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.46
Imperial Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.39
Colony Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Franklin River Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Pine Aire1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
The PinesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Regal Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Parc on 12Nelson - Edward1BR,1BA$1.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklin?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Franklin, MI with pricing that ranges from $745 to $8,700. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin ranging from $800 to $10,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Franklin ranges from $800 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,840.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Franklin range from $1,429 to $3,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,435.

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