
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Davenport, IA from $400 (84 Rentals)
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Harrison Lofts

RIVERWALK LOFTS

Candlelight Court

Jebens Court Apartments

3240 Heatherton Dr

1202 N Brady St

602 E 14th St

1724 Farnam St

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1021 E High St, Unit 1
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1202 Brady St

929 Bridge

Apartments on Main

The Hawthorne

1012 Bridge Ave

411 E 8th St

Carriage Hill

Sherwood Forest Apartments

1105 Tremont Ave

604 Fillmore St
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1220 W 5th St

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627 N Division St, Unit 627 Half

Pershing Hill Lofts

308 S Lincoln Ave

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1407 Bridge Ave, Unit #2

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1421 Grand Ave, Unit 1

201-203 E Locust St

Union Arcade Building

Vue at 7th

1407 Bridge Ave
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1407 Bridge Ave, Unit 2

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915 W 14th St, Unit 915

Urbane 210

Federal Point

Halligan Coffee Company Lofts

Cruys Lofts

1017 E 13th St

227 E 35th St

Brookside I & II Senior Apartments

Bucktown Lofts
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Mississippi Lofts

401 Brady St

The Penthouse Davenport

3567 Kimberly Downs Rd

3567 Kimberly Downs Rd, Unit 7

Marycrest Senior Apartments

Fejervary

The Brenton Lofts

The Davenport

1428 Arlington Ave
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Jefferson, Davenport, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Studio Apartments | $922 | $625 | $1,375 |
| Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,063 | $650 | $1,900 |
| Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $725 | $3,250 |
| Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $900 | $3,300 |
| Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,150 |
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There are currently 84 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Jefferson Neighborhood of Davenport, IA.
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson area of Davenport, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at RIVERWALK LOFTS priced from $650. Candlelight Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent in Davenport, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Hawthorne | hwt-std | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Heatherton 30 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, IA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $0.65 price per square foot 915 W 14th St Model at 915 W 14th St, Unit 915 in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the row-2thG Model at The Row at 35th starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 915 W 14th St, Unit 915 | 915 W 14th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
| The Row at 35th | row-2thG | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Halligan Coffee Company Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1421 Grand Ave, Unit Unit 1 | 1421 Grand Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 627 N Division St, Unit 627 Half | 627 N Division St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
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Jefferson Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson is under $818.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson is RIVERWALK LOFTS which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Jefferson costs $1,547.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Jefferson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jefferson?
Cheap apartments in Jefferson have an average cost of $278 which is $1,269 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson.
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