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Royal Oaks Apartments

179 N Royal Oaks BlvdFranklin, TN 37067
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Franklin, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Franklin, TN

Pricing Updated: 12/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Franklin, TN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Franklin Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Franklin$3,869$1,295213

Cheapest Available Franklin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Vintage Tollgate Apartments in the Bridgemore Village neighborhood priced from $1,295. The Madison Franklin in the Downtown Franklin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,371. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vintage Tollgate ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,295
The Madison FranklinThe Oxford1BR,1BA$1,371
Grove at Shadow Green ApartmentsA1 Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1,397
Viera Cool SpringsCameron1BR,1BA$1,400
Carrington HillsHarpeth2BR,2BA$1,405
The Landings of Brentwood ApartmentsAshlawn1BR,1BA$1,413
South Wind Apartment HomesSodina1BR,1BA$1,420
Wyndchase Aspen GroveAspen Renovated1BR,1BA$1,422
Magnolia Place Apartments1 BD | 1 BA 668 sf1BR,1BA$1,445
IMT at the GalleriaA11BR,1BA$1,455

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin, TN

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin area is the $1.76 price per square foot 4A - Winstead Townhome with Attached Garage Model at Oakbrook Townhomes in the in the Garden Club Estates neighborhood starting from $3,819. The second greatest value Franklin apartment is the Colonial A Model at 780 Townhomes starting at $3,400 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Garden Club Estates 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.
Oakbrook Townhomes4A - Winstead Townhome with Attached Garage4BR,3.5BA$1.76
780 TownhomesColonial A3BR,3.5BA$1.81
Vintage Tollgate ApartmentsB52BR,2BA$1.84
The Whitney FranklinHarlinsdale2BR,2BA$1.55
Sussex DownsHuntington2BR,2BA$1.47
Heritage PlaceB2 - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Ashton BrookA1 Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.82
IMT Cool SpringsA1EUPGRADE1BR,1BA$1.91
South Wind Apartment HomesSodina1BR,1BA$1.74
Grove at Shadow Green ApartmentsA3 Hawthorn1BR,1BA$1.79

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Franklin, TN
Population: 80,914

Ranked #429

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Franklin, TN

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Franklin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Franklin is at Town Center at Berry Farms listed at $1,643.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklin Apartment is $1,295 at Vintage Tollgate Apartments.

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 $1,405 at Carrington Hills.

What is the most affordable Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wyndchase Aspen Grove and starts from $1,998.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Nashville Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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