Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Plantation Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (31 Rentals)

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26 Edgeworth St

WorcesterMA01605
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Hadley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley Apartments

657 Main StWorcester, MA 01610
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30 Cedar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Cedar St

30 Cedar StWorcester, MA 01609
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9 Mount Vernon
2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Mount Vernon

9 Mount Vernon StWorcester, MA 01605
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10 Revere St
1 Bedroom Apartments

10 Revere St

10 Revere StWorcester, MA 01604
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21 Heywood St
2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Heywood St

21 Heywood StWorcester, MA 01604
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49 Farrar Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

49 Farrar Ave

49 Farrar AveWorcester, MA 01604
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Houghton On The Grid
Studio Apartments

Houghton On The Grid

80-82 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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The Cedar House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedar House

1-3 Cedar StWorcester, MA 01609
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18 Lancaster St
1 Bedroom Apartments

18 Lancaster St

18 Lancaster StWorcester, MA 01609
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WPI Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

WPI Townhouses

79 Park AveWorcester, MA 01605
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Canal Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canal Lofts

48 Water StWorcester, MA 01604
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46-48 Edgeworth St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

46-48 Edgeworth St

46-48 Edgeworth StWorcester, MA 01605
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Portland Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Portland Street Lofts

26 Portland StWorcester, MA 01608
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Park Plaza on the Grid
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza on the Grid

507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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Chatham Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chatham Street Lofts

6 Chatham StWorcester, MA 01609
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COHASSET PLACE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

COHASSET PLACE

194 Cohasset StWorcester, MA 01604
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Sudbury Street Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sudbury Street Lofts

13 Sudbury StWorcester, MA 01609
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33 Hermon St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

33 Hermon St

33 Hermon StWorcester, MA 01610
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Franklin Plantation, Worcester, MA Local Guide

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. Wexford Village Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,749. Here are the most affordable Franklin Plantation apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grid District - 50 FranklinWS200Studio,1BA$1,325
Wexford Village Apartment HomesThe BradfordStudio,1BA$1,749
Colton Apartments1x1AcT31BR,1BA$1,750
Redwood HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
The RevingtonS1Studio,1BA$1,943
145 Front at City SquareS2Studio,1BA$2,059
The 6Hundred1x1ArT2-1x11BR,1BA$2,074

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Plantation, MA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin Plantation area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Junction Shop Lofts in the in the Biotech Park neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Franklin Plantation apartment is the One Bedroom Model at 7 Renfrew St starting at $3,500 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Broadmeadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin Plantation apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Junction Shop Lofts2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.07
7 Renfrew StOne Bedroom4BR,1.5BA$1.89
82 Green Hill Pky, Unit 182 Green Hill Pky4BR,1BA$1.45
12 Edgeworth St, Unit 412 Edgeworth St4BR,1BA$1.85
14 Auburn St, Unit 214 Auburn St2BR,1BA$1.85
5 Massasoit Rd, Unit 35 Massasoit Rd3BR,1BA$1.74
3 Pleasant Ter, Unit 23 Pleasant Ter4BR,1BA$1.85
81 Merrifield St, Unit 381 Merrifield St3BR,1BA$1.92
76 Fairmont Ave, Unit 276 Fairmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
12 Nebraska St12 Nebraska St2BR,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Franklin Plantation, Worcester, MA

Ranked #54

Among neighborhoods in Worcester, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $2,074.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin Plantation?

The cheapest apartment in Franklin Plantation is Grid District - 50 Franklin which is listed at $1,585, 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 2 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 $149 which is $9,851 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin Plantation.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.