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Highlights
- Prime location
- Ample off-street parking
Location
28 Church Ave, Franklin, MA 02038, USA
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Property Overview
28 Church Avenue is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, amenities, and location, and it offers a clear, detailed rental profile. Key positives include prime location, ample off-street parking, and exceptional value for money, along with nearby top-rated schools.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- High school nearby
- Less expensive
Floor plans
| 28 Church Avenue - 1 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 900 sqft | $1,600 /mo | Updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located on the first floor of a beautifully maintained three-family home. This bright and updated unit offers comfortable living, ample off-street parking, and a convenient in-town location. Enjoy easy access to the commuter rail, shopping, restaurants, and all the amenities the area has to offer. If you're looking for a well-maintained apartment in a prime location, this is the perfect place to call home. |
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About 28 Church Avenue
Updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located on the first floor of a beautifully maintained three-family home. This bright and updated unit offers comfortable living, ample off-street parking, and a convenient in-town location. Enjoy easy access to the commuter rail, shopping, restaurants, and all the amenities the area has to offer. If you're looking for a well-maintained apartment in a prime location, this is the perfect place to call home.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 28 Church Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 28 Church Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
28 Church Avenue offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 28 Church Avenue is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
28 Church Avenue is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 28 Church Avenue does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
28 Church Avenue provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 28 Church Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Franklin
1-bedroom apartments at 28 Church Avenue cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Franklin.
Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
Franklin
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | $1,550 |
| April 2026 | $850 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$64,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,600.
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Schools near 28 Church Avenue
Franklin Early Childhood Development Center
224 oak st
franklin, MA, 2038
PKPublic
Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus
250 winthrop st
woonsocket, RI, 2895
PK, K-5Public
C-
Benoit - Brown Children's Center
2390 mendon rd
woonsocket, RI, 2895
PKPublic
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
141 mansion dr
east walpole, MA, 2032
K-12Public
C+
Pine Hill School
1 pine hill ln
sherborn, MA, 1770
PK, K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Franklin near 28 Church Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 28 Church Ave, Franklin
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
4/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
Explore the area around 28 Church Ave
Ferrara's Market
20 W Central St
Shaw's Supermarket
255 E Central St
Big Y
348 E Central St
Stop & Shop Supermarket
40 Franklin Village Dr
BJ's Wholesale Club
100 Corporate Dr
Dona's Tasiloring
19 Dean Ave
Dress Code
58 E Central St
Briller Boutique
70 E Central St
Delux Tux
333 E Central St
Apricot Lane Boutique
342 E Central St
Honey Dew Donuts
213 E Central St
Starbucks
255 E Central St
Honey Dew Donuts
405 W Central St
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
289 E Central St
Starbucks
340 E Central St
Color Lounge
20 W Central St
Jimmy D's
338 Union St
Sierras Brick Oven Pizza and Pub
370 King St
LongHorn Steakhouse
250 Franklin Village Dr
99 Restaurants
847 W Central St
Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen
17 E Central St
Freska Produce
203 Chestnut St
GNC
135 Franklin Village Dr
Brett R D & Son Dairy Prods
32 Lawrence St
Fairmount Fruit Farm
887 Lincoln St
Nason Street Playground
Theron Metcalf Field
Fletcher Field
Franklin Town Common
Well # 1
Santa Fe Burrito Grill
28 W Central St
Central Pizza
20 W Central St
PieZoni's
150 Emmons St
Hang Tai Chinese Cuisine
26 W Central St
Franklin Pizza & Deli
18 Cottage St
Franklin - E Central St @ Cottage St
Forge Park/495 - Walpole
Franklin - Parking Lot
Forge Park/495 - Walpole
Forge Park/495 - South Parking Lot
Forge Park/495 - Walpole
Village Street Post Office
Medway T Shuttle
Village Street Post Office
Medway T Shuttle
Franklin
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Forge Park/495
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