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El Tovar Apartments
320 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (32 Rentals)
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River Crest
9303 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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Jennings Senior Living
7815 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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8330 E Jefferson Ave
DetroitMI48214
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7800 E Jefferson Ave
DetroitMI48214
590 Parkview Dr
DetroitMI48214
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$948 - $3,7901 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Jefferson
9000 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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$969 - $1,034Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
7850 East Jefferson
7850 East Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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$999 - $1,795Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Beach Club Detroit
7702 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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Van Dyke Village Apartments
1775 Van Dyke StDetroit, MI 48214
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862 Nottingham Rd, Unit 2S
862 Nottingham RdGrosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
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843 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 1S
843 Beaconsfield AveGrosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
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Jefferson, Detroit, MI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Studio Apartments | $808 | $645 | $1,365 |
| Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,099 | $720 | $2,250 |
| Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $934 | $1,950 |
| Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,755 | $1,880 | $3,790 |
| Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Jennings Senior Living priced from $720. Eastpointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Senior Living | Model1A | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Eastpointe | Eastpointe 1 Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $730 |
| Alden Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| Village Park Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| El Tovar Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Jefferson | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| Beach Club Detroit | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Owen Park Apartments | Single | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Van Dyke Village Apartments | 2B 960 | 2BR,1BA | $1,066 |
| The Van Dyke in West Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, MI
As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2B 940 Model at Van Dyke Village Apartments in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 843 Beaconsfield Ave Model at 843 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 1S starting at $1,200 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Jefferson Chalmers 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. |
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| Van Dyke Village Apartments | 2B 940 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 843 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 1S | 843 Beaconsfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 862 Nottingham Rd, Unit 2S | 862 Nottingham Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Coe at West Village | The Earl | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Grayhaven Marina Village | The Spinnaker Apartment | 1BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Beach Club Detroit | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
| Village Park Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| El Tovar Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Jennings Senior Living | Model1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Eastpointe | Eastpointe 1 Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.83 |
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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 $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson is Jennings Senior Living which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Jefferson costs $3,414.
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 14 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 $169 which is $3,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson.
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