Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Franklin, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Franklin

$2,400/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Franklin is $2,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $475 more per month.

$2.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Franklin

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Franklin rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Franklin, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Franklin, MA

Average rent prices in Franklin have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Franklin, MA

Rent prices in Franklin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Franklin is $2,250, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Franklin run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

29%

66%

1 bedroom

$2,184

3%

265%

2 bedroom

$2,649

9%

107%

3 bedroom

$3,000

7%

28%

4 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

22%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

66%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,184

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

265%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,649

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

107%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last year

22%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Franklin, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Franklin, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Franklin and Burrillville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Franklin

Median rent price$2,400
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Franklin, MA is 50% higher than the median rent in Burrillville, RI.

Discover rentals in Franklin, MA

76 Highwood Dr #76 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Franklin

APARTMENT - Franklin, MA

76 Highwood Dr #76, Franklin, MA 02038

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

41 Washington St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Franklin

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

599 Old West Central St #D11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Franklin

2 beds

0 baths

$2,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 27

23 Saxon St #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Franklin

APARTMENT - Franklin, MA

23 Saxon St #23, Franklin, MA 02038

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Franklin, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Franklin rental market.

How much is rent in Franklin?

The average rent in Franklin is $2,400 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Franklin?

Average rent prices in Franklin have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Franklin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Franklin is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Franklin?

To comfortably afford rent in Franklin, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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