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Highlights
- 9-10 foot ceilings
- Oversized vintage windows
- Downtown chicago
Location
222 N Franklin St, Janesville, WI 53548, USA
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Property Overview
Franklin Mill Apartments offers a strong overall package with an 8.3 rating, standout value per square foot, and excellent marks for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. Its downtown Chicago setting, 9-10 foot ceilings, and oversized vintage windows add character while reinforcing its competitive appeal.
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
More space- Middle school nearby
- Package service
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 685+ sqft | $1,100 /mo | 3 units available | Welcome to our beautifully restored historic building situated right on the Rock River, offering incredible city and river views from every apartment. Each unit is filled with natural light thanks to oversized vintage windows and features 9–10 foot ceilings, creating a bright and open living space with timeless character. Prime Location Highlights: Just steps from the new Cobblestone Hotel, featuring a lounge and steakhouse Walking distance to restaurants, cafés, bars, and the local farmers market Only 3 blocks from the YMCA and 1 block from downtown Janesville Less than 1 mile to Mercy Hospital Under 3 miles to I-90/39 for easy commuting 10 minutes to Edgerton, 12 minutes to Beloit, 30 minutes to downtown Madison, 1 hour to Milwaukee, and under 2 hours to downtown Chicago Whether you're commuting or looking to enjoy local charm, this location offers unmatched convenience and character. Actual unit finishes, layouts, and features may vary. | |
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 875+ sqft | $1,400 /mo | 4 units available | Welcome to our beautifully restored historic building situated right on the Rock River, offering incredible city and river views from every apartment. Each unit is filled with natural light thanks to oversized vintage windows and features 9–10 foot ceilings, creating a bright and open living space with timeless character. Prime Location Highlights: Just steps from the new Cobblestone Hotel, featuring a lounge and steakhouse Walking distance to restaurants, cafés, bars, and the local farmers market Only 3 blocks from the YMCA and 1 block from downtown Janesville Less than 1 mile to Mercy Hospital Under 3 miles to I-90/39 for easy commuting 10 minutes to Edgerton, 12 minutes to Beloit, 30 minutes to downtown Madison, 1 hour to Milwaukee, and under 2 hours to downtown Chicago Whether you're commuting or looking to enjoy local charm, this location offers unmatched convenience and character. Actual unit finishes, layouts, and features may vary. | |
| 2BR/1.5BA | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | 1,100 sqft | $1,495 /mo | 1 unit available | Come home to charm and character at the beautifully restored Cotton Mills! This delightful building offers a truly unique living experience! This lovely 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse is located in the smaller building nearby, offering a more private and residential vibe while still enjoying the character of the Cotton Mills community. Features include: Unique and thoughtfully designed floorplan Spacious layout with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms Access to the charm of a historic property with modern touch Media Package with each unit ($85/month fee) Don't miss the opportunity to live in a home full of personality and warmth. |
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Amenities for Franklin Mill Apartments
Apartment Amenities
| Media Package |
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove |
Services
| Package Service | Trash Collection |
| Water and Sewer |
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 43 |
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About Franklin Mill Apartments
Come home to charm and character at the beautifully restored Cotton Mills! This delightful building offers a truly unique living experience! This lovely 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse is located in the smaller building nearby, offering a more private and residential vibe while still enjoying the character of the Cotton Mills community. Features include: Unique and thoughtfully designed floorplan Spacious layout with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms Access to the charm of a historic property with modern touch Media Package with each unit ($85/month fee) Don't miss the opportunity to live in a home full of personality and warmth.
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, Franklin Mill Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Franklin Mill Apartments 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·9A 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.
Franklin Mill Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A 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.
Franklin Mill Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including package service. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Franklin Mill Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Franklin Mill Apartments 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 Franklin Mill Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
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 Franklin Mill Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 250 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 190 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
- Package service
- More secure storage for delivery
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Janesville
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 14% higher than 1-bedrooms in Janesville.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Franklin Mill Apartments to be 21% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Janesville.
Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Janesville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | $1,000 |
| November 2025 | $695 |
| December 2025 | $755 |
| January 2026 | $764 |
| February 2026 | $964 |
| March 2026 | $1,000 |
| April 2026 | $1,000 |
| May 2026 | $1,000 |
| June 2026 | $933 |
| July 2026 | $949 |
| August 2026 | $969 |
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Schools near Franklin Mill Apartments
Preschool 4 Janesville
527 s franklin st
janesville, WI, 53548
PKPublic
Wilson Elementary School
465 rockport rd
janesville, WI, 53548
PK, K-5Public
C+
Garden Prairie Intermediate School
3245 s bartells dr
beloit, WI, 53511
2-5Public
B
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Getting around Janesville near 222 N Franklin St
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
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 222 N Franklin St, Janesville
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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