Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Plantation Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (26 Rentals)

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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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49 Farrar Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

49 Farrar Ave

49 Farrar AveWorcester, MA 01604
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21 Heywood St
2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Heywood St

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

10 Revere St

10 Revere StWorcester, 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

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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grid District - 50 FranklinWS200Studio,1BA$1,325
Colton Apartments1x1AcT31BR,1BA$1,550
127 Highland2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,650
Wexford Village Apartment HomesThe BradfordStudio,1BA$1,749
Redwood HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
24 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7 Renfrew StOne Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.89
70 Seymour St, Unit 270 Seymour St4BR,1BA$1.77
7 Rena St, Unit #17 Rena St3BR,1BA$1.57
44 Mendon St, Unit 144 Mendon St3BR,1BA$1.15
77 Cohasset St, Unit 277 Cohasset St3BR,1BA$1.83
89 Sterling St, Unit 289 Sterling St2BR,1BA$1.67
3 Pleasant Ter, Unit 23 Pleasant Ter4BR,1BA$1.85
24 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.75
417 Shrewsbury St, Unit #1417 Shrewsbury St2BR,1BA$1.77
127 Highland2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.65

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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 $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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