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Franklin, OH

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A cozy small-town atmosphere on the banks of the Miami River

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime Interstate River Golf

Franklin is a small suburban city along Interstate 75, roughly fifteen miles south of Dayton and 35 miles north of Cincinnati; this central location makes Franklin a popular option among commuters who work in the neighboring cities. Most of Franklin’s landscape is covered by residential neighborhoods, with the local rental market split between apartments and single-family homes. Most of the shopping and entertainment in town can be found along Central Avenue east of the interstate, with a charming Downton district along Main Street full of historic buildings housing cafes, taverns, and other small businesses. Several large parks and golf clubs in town provide excellent opportunities to spend quality time outdoors, and Caesar creek State Park is only a short drive to the east.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Franklin, OH is $743 for a studio, $916 for one bedroom, $989 for two bedrooms, and $1,599 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Franklin has increased by 4.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$916/month
674 Sq Ft
House
$1,941/month
1,553 Sq Ft
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Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

4

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Anthony Wayne Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

275 Students

7
out of 10

Hunter Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

396 Students

6
out of 10

George H Gerke Elementary School

Public

Grades K-7

286 Students

6
out of 10

William C Schenck Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

245 Students

6
out of 10

Pennyroyal Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

244 Students

6
out of 10

Franklin High School

Public

Grades 7 & 9-12

701 Students

6
out of 10

Franklin Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

409 Students

6
out of 10

George H Gerke Elementary School

Public

Grades K-7

286 Students

6
out of 10

Franklin High School

Public

Grades 7 & 9-12

701 Students

6
out of 10

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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 February 2025.