Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 21, 2026
Average rent in
Franklin, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on August 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Franklin, TN rent slipped 3.9% year over year to a current median of $2,345/month. The $23/month difference from last year is negligible and rents have cooled slightly.
Compared to national trends
Franklin is 21.8% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it above the national average in rental costs for this market size. This positions Franklin as a pricier metro for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Franklin run around $1,796/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,717/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,364/month, 3-bedrooms around $3,075/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,500/month, offering a wide range of options for different renter needs.
Median rent
Median rent in Franklin
$2,345/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Franklin is $2,345 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $420 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Franklin
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Franklin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Franklin, TN
Average rent prices in Franklin have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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, TN
Rent prices in Franklin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Franklin is $2,080, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Franklin run $1,728 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,269.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 | 13% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,717 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,364 |  3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,075 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 11% | 6% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Franklin, TN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,080 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,717
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,364
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,075
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
6%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Franklin, TN.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,080
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Franklin, TN, 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, TN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Franklin and Brentwood by all bedroom counts and property types.
Franklin
22%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Franklin, TN is 13% lower than the median rent in Brentwood, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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2%$1,375
4%$2,100
51%$1,940
2%$2,225
9%$1,983
8%$2,750
21%$1,960
$2,219
$1,949
2%$2,200
2%$2,316
35%Cost of living in Franklin, TN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% lower |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 8% lower |
| Housing | 2% higher |
| Transportation | 10% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Franklin, TN
19h ago
Verified
1000 Champions Cir, Franklin, TN 37064
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,378–$7,531
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1125 Magnolia Dr, Franklin, TN 37064
2 beds
2 baths
$1,640–$2,480
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Franklin
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Franklin
304 Ash Dr, Franklin, TN 37064
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Franklin
4 beds
5.5 baths
$9,500
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Franklin
5 beds
3.5 baths
$8,999
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Franklin
5 beds
5.5 baths
$7,895
House for rent
1d ago
4015 Aspen Grove Dr, Franklin, TN 37067
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,963–$4,991
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1000 Champions Cir, Franklin, TN 37064
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,378–$7,531
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1001 Isleworth Dr, Franklin, TN 37064
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$3,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1125 Magnolia Dr, Franklin, TN 37064
2 beds
2 baths
$1,640–$2,480
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
871 Oak Meadow Dr, Franklin, TN 37064
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,580–$4,746
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1000 Champions Cir, Franklin, TN 37064
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,378–$7,531
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1001 Isleworth Dr, Franklin, TN 37064
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$3,000
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
871 Oak Meadow Dr, Franklin, TN 37064
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,580–$4,746
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
549 Southwinds Dr, Franklin, TN 37064
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,964
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1000 Champions Cir, Franklin, TN 37064
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,378–$7,531
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1001 Isleworth Dr, Franklin, TN 37064
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$3,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1125 Magnolia Dr, Franklin, TN 37064
2 beds
2 baths
$1,640–$2,480
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
871 Oak Meadow Dr, Franklin, TN 37064
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,580–$4,746
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Franklin, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Franklin rental market.
How much is rent in Franklin?
The average rent in Franklin is $2,345 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Franklin?
Average rent prices in Franklin have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Franklin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Franklin is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $420 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 $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Franklin?
October offers the lowest rents in Franklin, running about 8% below August prices, which see the highest rent of the year.
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).