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Average Rent in Franklin, TN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in Franklin, TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,977/mo
Lowest Available
$1,500/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
12
tracked daily
Units Listed
31
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Franklin, TN
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin 37064 | $2,081 | ▲ $65 | $1,399 | 5 | 37 |
| Franklin 37067 | $2,045 | ▼ $44 | $1,321 | 14 | 341 |
| Franklin 37069 | $1,778 | ▼ $157 | $1,562 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Franklin, TN?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Franklin, TN is $2,977 per month across 12 apartment communities and 31 available units.
The most affordable option is Grove at Shadow Green starting at $1,500/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,977/mo.
Prices range from $1,500 to $4,534 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Franklin, TN Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,283 | - | 7 |
| July 2026 | $2,271 | -$12 | 7 |
| August 2026 | $2,261 | -$10 | 7 |
| September 2026 | $2,255 | -$6 | 7 |
| October 2026 | $2,155 | -$100 | 12 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Franklin, TN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Franklin, TN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove at Shadow Green | $1,500/mo | $1,500/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Wyndchase Aspen Grove | $1,693/mo | $1,759/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
| IMT Cool Springs | $2,063/mo | $2,211/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
| Ashton Brook | $2,347/mo | $2,347/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| Cadence Cool Springs Apartments | $2,525/mo | $2,525/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Heartwood at Lockwood Glen Apartments | $2,630/mo | $2,635/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| MAA Cool Springs | $2,688/mo | $2,711/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Franklin, TN
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$119,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,977/mo.
Comfortable income
$143,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,500/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in Franklin, TN is $115,000 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Franklin, TN
Overall prices in Franklin, TN runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Franklin, TN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,977 |
| Utilities | $460 |
| Groceries | $509 |
| Transportation | $1,096 |
| Healthcare | $535 |
| Other goods and services | $855 |
| Estimated total | $6,431/mo |
Population
85,575
Median household income
$115,000
Census median rent
$1,861/mo
Census rent burden
27.8%
Median age
37.8
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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