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Rental Market Trends in Franklin, KY

What is the average rent in Franklin, KY?

$918/month

Average Rent

729 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

Franklin, KY Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Franklin, KY is $918 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Franklin more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Franklin average $411 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Franklin average $918 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Franklin average $1,067 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Franklin average $1,416 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$411/month
400 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$918/month
729 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,067/month
994 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,416/month
1,492 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,675/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Franklin, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $18 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Franklin, KY
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Franklin, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
12% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Franklin, KY?

Because the average rent in Franklin is $918, you’ll want to make about $3,060 per month or $36,720 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Franklin, KY

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How does Franklin, KY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Legacy Place Apartments

Legacy Place Apartments

845 W Madison St,
Franklin, KY 42134

$850 - $999

1-2 Beds

Blackberry Ridge Townhomes

Blackberry Ridge Townhomes

128 Blackberry Dr,
Franklin, KY 42134

$1,300 - $1,830

2-4 Beds

The Pads at W. Madison

The Pads at W. Madison

813 W Madison St,
Franklin, KY 42134

$995 - $1,195

1-2 Beds

Countryside Apartments

Countryside Apartments

638 Morgantown Rd,
Franklin, KY 42134

$755

1 Bed

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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