Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Plantation Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (26 Rentals)
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195 Park Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

53 William St

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63 Highland St

Grid District - 50 Franklin

55 Pilgrim Ave

50 Fruit St
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Franklin Plantation, Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin Plantation?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Franklin Plantation Studio Apartments | $2,115 | $1,150 | $5,893 |
Franklin Plantation 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $800 | $5,536 |
Franklin Plantation 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,719 | $1,425 | $7,302 |
Franklin Plantation 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $700 | $4,023 |
Franklin Plantation 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $1,200 | $3,580 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Franklin Plantation Neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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Cheapest Available Franklin Plantation Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklin Plantation area of Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Grid District - 50 Franklin priced from $1,325. Colton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Franklin Plantation apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grid District - 50 Franklin | WS200 | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Colton Apartments | 1x1AcT3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
127 Highland | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Wexford Village Apartment Homes | The Bradford | Studio,1BA | $1,749 |
Redwood Hills | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
24 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Plantation, MA
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin Plantation area is the $1.89 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at 7 Renfrew St in the in the Broadmeadow neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Franklin Plantation apartment is the 70 Seymour St Model at 70 Seymour St, Unit 2 starting at $2,650 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin Plantation apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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7 Renfrew St | One Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.89 |
70 Seymour St, Unit 2 | 70 Seymour St | 4BR,1BA | $1.77 |
7 Rena St, Unit #1 | 7 Rena St | 3BR,1BA | $1.57 |
44 Mendon St, Unit 1 | 44 Mendon St | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
77 Cohasset St, Unit 2 | 77 Cohasset St | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
89 Sterling St, Unit 2 | 89 Sterling St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
3 Pleasant Ter, Unit 2 | 3 Pleasant Ter | 4BR,1BA | $1.85 |
24 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
417 Shrewsbury St, Unit #1 | 417 Shrewsbury St | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
127 Highland | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Franklin Plantation, Worcester, and the greater Worcester area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Franklin Plantation Neighborhood in Worcester, MA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Plantation Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Franklin Plantation?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Franklin Plantation is under $1,875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin Plantation?
The cheapest apartment in Franklin Plantation is Colton Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Franklin Plantation costs $10,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin Plantation?
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 52 regular apartments in Franklin Plantation 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 Plantation?
Cheap apartments in Franklin Plantation have an average cost of $309 which is $9,691 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin Plantation.
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