Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
Franklin, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Franklin

$2,700/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Franklin is $2,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Franklin

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Franklin rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 10% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,385, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Franklin run $2,280 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,250

10%

249%

2 bedroom

$2,600

1%

133%

3 bedroom

$3,000

4%

77%

4 bedroom

$2,800

154%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

249%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

133%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

77%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

154%

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$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Franklin, MA is 38% higher than the median rent in Burrillville, RI.

Discover rentals in Franklin, MA

151 Union St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Franklin

151 Union St, unit a3

151 Union St, Franklin, MA 02038

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
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.
41 South St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Franklin

Residential Lease, Franklin, MA

41 South St, Franklin, MA 02038

3 beds

2 baths

$2,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
6 Dale St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Franklin

Residential Lease, Franklin, MA

6 Dale St #6, Franklin, MA 02038

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,400

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

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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 $2,700 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Franklin?

Average rent prices in Franklin have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Franklin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Franklin is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $108,000/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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