Meadowridge Apartments
340 N College Dr,
Franklin, VA 23851
$1,255 - $1,485 | 1-3 Beds
Franklin
Franklin, VA
Area Guide
Bask in rural and suburban comforts wrapped in small-town charm
Rural
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Suburban
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Historic
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Riverside
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Growing
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Agricultural
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Situated in the Coastal Plain region of southeastern Virginia, Franklin has a rich history as a center of trade and transportation for surrounding countryside because of its strategic location on the Blackwater River. Franklin serves as an important rail point between Norfolk and the Western Roanoke Basin to this day. Agriculture is Franklin’s major industry, leading production in cotton, peanuts, and hog-raising.
Franklin offers residents a small-town atmosphere and a strong sense of community. Residents come together for special events such as the Franklin Fall Festival, Market on Main, and the We Be Jammin’ summer concert series. Franklin boasts a charming downtown area teeming with shops, boutiques, and restaurants along historic Main Street in addition to familiar national retailers in shopping centers along Armory Drive. Major destinations like Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Richmond, and the Outerbanks of North Carolina are all about an hour’s drive from Franklin. Getting around from Franklin is easy with access to U.S. Routes 58 and 258 as well as the Franklin Municipal Airport.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Franklin, VA is $1,122 for one bedroom, $1,060 for two bedrooms, and $1,296 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Franklin has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,122/month
757 Sq Ft
Transportation
35
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
35
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
Public
Grades PK-5
481 Students
1
Public
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 8-12
378 Students
2
Public
Grades 6-7
164 Students
1
Public
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 8-12
378 Students
2
Public
Rating Unavailable
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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.