Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Franklin, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Franklin

$1,100/mo

decreased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Franklin is $1,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Franklin

23

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 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Franklin, PA

Average rent prices in Franklin have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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, PA

Rent prices in Franklin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Franklin is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Franklin run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,094

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,194

6%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,090

12%

36%

4 bedroom

$1,600

2%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,094

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,194

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,090

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

36%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Franklin, PA, 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, PA compare to other cities?

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

Franklin

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Franklin, PA is 5% higher than the median rent in Champion, PA.

Discover rentals in Franklin, PA

1111 Locust St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1111 Locust St

1111 Locust St, Franklin, PA 15909

2 beds

1 bath

$800

102 N Gilfillan St #2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Franklin

Cozy 2BR Rocky Grove

102 N Gilfillan St #2B, Franklin, PA 16323

2 beds

1 bath

$975

1140 Buffalo St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Franklin

Two bedroom townhouse style/downtown Franklin

1140 Buffalo St, Franklin, PA 16323

2 beds

1 bath

$995

102 Gilfillan St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Franklin

NO STEPS! First floor /2BR Apt in Rocky Grove.

102 Gilfillan St, Franklin, PA 16323

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

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Frequently asked questions for Franklin, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Franklin rental market.

How much is rent in Franklin?

The average rent in Franklin is $1,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Franklin?

Average rent prices in Franklin have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.

How does Franklin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Franklin is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Franklin?

To comfortably afford rent in Franklin, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Franklin?

February offers the lowest rents in Franklin, running about 12.5% below August prices, making winter months your best bet for savings.

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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