
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $875 (12 Rentals)


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Franklin, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Franklin Studio Apartments | $1,297 | $875 | $1,490 |
Franklin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $925 | $2,360 |
Franklin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $1,250 | $3,939 |
Franklin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,098 | $1,295 | $4,728 |
Franklin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Franklin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Franklin is under $1,324.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin?
The cheapest apartment in Franklin is Lafayette Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Franklin costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin?
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 18 regular apartments in Franklin 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?
Cheap apartments in Franklin have an average cost of $807 which is $1,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin.
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