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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • 9-10 foot ceilings
  • Oversized vintage windows
  • Downtown chicago

Location

222 North Franklin Street, Janesville, Wisconsin 53548, United States
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Management

Badgerland Properties

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(608) 530-0153 ext. 2

Property Overview

Franklin Mill Apartments offers an exceptional living experience with a prime downtown Chicago location and impressive features such as oversized vintage windows and 9-10 foot ceilings. With a high Zumper expert rating of 8.3, outstanding price and amenities ratings of 9, and strong trustworthiness at 8, this property effectively combines quality and value. Residents benefit from close proximity to top-rated schools and convenient access to transport and popular attractions.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With 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.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby
  • Package service

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath685 sqft$1,200 /mo2 units availableBrand new kitchen and bathroom cabinets! 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. Furnishings may vary from pictures.
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath850+ sqft$1,400–$1,500 /mo2 units availableWelcome 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/1.5BA2 bed1.5 bath950 sqft$1,400 /mo1 unit availableWelcome 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.

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About Franklin Mill Apartments

HomeApartments in Janesville Franklin Mill Apartments

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.


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 Good
With 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.
How we rated Franklin Mill Apartments
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 trash collection. 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 2-bedroom is 912 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 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 21% higher than 1-bedrooms in Janesville.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Franklin Mill Apartments to be 17% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Janesville.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Janesville
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$700
June 2024$725
July 2024$825
August 2024$700
August 2025$1,000
November 2025$695
December 2025$736

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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

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Getting around Janesville near 222 North Franklin Street

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
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 North Franklin Street, 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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