
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (33 Rentals)
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Eastpoint

El Tovar Apartments

2973 Harding St, Unit 2977

8330 E Jefferson Ave
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Jennings Senior Living

The Jefferson

Beach Club Detroit

3548 St Clair St

Owen Park Apartments

Van Dyke Village Apartments

8900 Jefferson Ave
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860 Beaconsfield Ave

910 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 2N
Jefferson, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jefferson Studio Apartments | $800 | $682 | $1,100 |
Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,120 | $786 | $1,830 |
Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,328 | $775 | $2,150 |
Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $1,100 | $3,790 |
Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $1,800 | $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 Studio unit found at Eastpoint priced from $700. Hibbard Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eastpoint | Studio 1 Bathroom - 1130 Holcomb | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Hibbard Tower | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Village Park Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Parker House Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Jennings Senior Living | Model2A | 2BR,1BA | $934 |
The Jefferson | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
El Tovar Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
703 Parker St | Parker #3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Alden Towers | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, MI
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2BR 1BA Model at Beach Club Detroit in the in the Gold Coast neighborhood starting from $1,328. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the Model2A Model at Jennings Senior Living starting at $934 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Gold Coast 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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Beach Club Detroit | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Jennings Senior Living | Model2A | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
2973 Harding St, Unit 2977 | 2973 Harding St | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
El Tovar Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Van Dyke Village Apartments | 2B 940 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
860 Beaconsfield Ave | 860 Beaconsfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Owen Park Apartments | Double | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
910 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 2N | 910 Beaconsfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Alden Towers | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Village Park Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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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 $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson is Village Park Apartments which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in Jefferson costs $2,607.
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 11 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 $158 which is $2,449 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson.
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