Apartments For Rent in Franklin, NC

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Apartments For Rent Near Franklin, NC

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What Locals Say about Franklin

Review Highlights

Franklin, NC: mountain-town ease with neighborly charm, quick drives, and low-cost living. People love the friendly, safe vibe, scenic hikes, easy drives, walkable downtown, and low costs. Limited nightlife and tech; sparse transit, car needed outside town, few options.
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  • Hollykay568
    "I love Franklin Nc, the mountains, the people, the way of life. Kids are still kids here and church values mater"
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  • Cromwell.nancy
    "Very quiet neighborhood close to town. Neighbors are very friendly and helpful. You can socialize as little or as much as you want to without pressure. "
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  • Cromwell.nancy
    "I live only 7 minutes from my workplace. Very easy commute as Franklin doesn’t have much of a traffic problem. "
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  • Hcbaby9012
    "Great place and good people. Have been here for over half my life and will raise my kids here. The views are amazing."
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  • Jennifer
    "Most events held in Franklin NC are old-fashioned and geared towards the elderly age group. Up to date technology is not widely used and internet is rarely available here. There is very little to do in Franklin for the 18 - 45 year old age range, unless you like to hike. Easy trip to make a Asheville though for fun. "
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  • Tisha G.
    "it's a good quit neighborhood a very good place to raise kids or grandkids and we have alot of beautiful scenery and mountian views "
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  • Dianna L. C. C.
    "Wonderful quite beautiful place love the Mountain View. My neighbors are wonderful people not far from shopping centers."
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  • Nicole
    "You would need to have your own vehicle or use Macon Transit to get around town. If you live in the boonies, you will def need a vehicle in order to get around town. If you live in the heart of town, you can walk to different destinations."
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  • Ben K.
    "Great little small town, nestled right in the middle of the mountains! Friendly people all around. Lots of people from Florida move in for the summer months. "
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  • Erika.diaz5689
    "It’s very nice Community, everything is close. The people are helpful and respectfully. The mountains are beautiful "
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  • Tisha G.
    "there are a lot of dogs around and the kids love playing with them and they are alit of animal lovers around here also"
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  • Tisha G.
    "its Really quite and a good place to raise children. I love the scenery and the schools are great. I would recommend Franklin for anybody to live and raise a family."
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  • Linda J
    "I live 7 mi out in the country. The downtown area is safe and many people are out walking. There is a grocery store in the downtown area. "
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  • Coweecabin
    "My house is in the country and I have fenced yard for the pets safety. Haven’t heard any coyotes. The neighborhood is well kept as are the roads and we have friendly neighbors. Nice area to walk your dog. "
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  • CherylM
    "This is a neighborhood that takes you back in time. We care about each other. It is a safe place to live. Peaceful, beautiful and close to all that Franklin has to offer."
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  • Mgy.simon
    "I LOVE IT IN Franklin, if you are a Veteran this place is for you... plenty of things to do in Franklin"
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  • Tina Ballant
    "Small town with wonderful people. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, lots of outdoor stuff to do like hiking, rafting and camping."
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  • Kala
    "downtown events and the small friendly community of people we live around. halloween on Bidwell, Christmas displays downtown. fall festivals, and so on."
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  • Serenityseeking
    "Nice friendly area, safe, great neighborhood. Beautiful area and inexpensive cost of living. Good for retirees."
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  • Serenityseeking
    "no crime, sleepy neighborhood, animal friendly, pretty flowers and trees, church close, singing in the square down town, help if you need it. "
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  • Trraby12
    "great place to live. i have lived here all my life. i wouldn't want to live anywhere else. "
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  • Sammi H.
    "My commute is a long beautiful windy mountain road, it is a very stress free 30 min drive. There are some nice restaurants in town along with shopping and an arcade. Once in town everything is close."
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  • Betsy K.
    "This area of Franklin, NC is absolutely perfect to live in the beautiful mountains!"
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Average Rent Trends in Franklin, NC

Rent in Franklin, NC varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jan 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$2,200
Jul 2025$1,475
Aug 2025$1,600
Sep 2025$1,750
Oct 2025$1,600
Nov 2025$1,800
Dec 2025$1,800
Jan 2026$1,775
Feb 2026$1,675
Mar 2026$1,629
Apr 2026$1,600
May 2026$1,500
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$900$1,300$2,100$3,500$1,700
Townhomes—$1,850——$1,850
Apartments and Condos$900$1,300——$1,200
Houses$1,200$775$2,100$3,500$2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Franklin, NC

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Franklin, NC?
    The average rent of an apartment in Franklin, NC is $1,300 per month. This is about 33% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Franklin, NC?
    The average rent of a house in Franklin, NC is $2,100 per month. This is about 9% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Franklin, NC?
    The average rent of a townhome in Franklin, NC is $1,850 per month. This is about 4% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Franklin, NC?
    In the last year, the average rent in Franklin, NC was lowest in Jul 2025 when it was $1,475 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Franklin, NC?
    In the last year, the average rent in Franklin, NC was highest in Jan 2025 when it was $2,200 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Franklin, NC?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Franklin, NC is $900 per month. That is about $550 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Franklin, NC?
    There are 21 available rental listings in Franklin, NC.
  • What are some zip codes in Franklin, NC?
    Franklin, NC includes zip codes such as: 28734, 28744.
  • What are some cities near Franklin, NC?
    Some nearby cities include: Otto, Topton, Scaly Mountain, Highlands, Dillard. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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