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$633 - $1,012Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15
7850 East Jefferson
7850 East Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (36 Rentals)
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El Tovar Apartments
320 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
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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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Eastpointe
1130 Holcomb StDetroit, MI 48214
8330 E Jefferson Ave
DetroitMI48214
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Village Park Apartments
1085 Van Dyke StDetroit, MI 48214
2544 Cadillac Blvd
DetroitMI48214
7800 E Jefferson Ave
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2195 Springle St
DetroitMI48215
590 Parkview Dr
DetroitMI48214
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The Jefferson
9000 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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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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Owen Park Apartments
825 Iroquois StDetroit, MI 48214
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Vinetta Lofts
8845 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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825 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 2N
825 Beaconsfield AveGrosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
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862 Nottingham Rd, Unit 2S
862 Nottingham RdGrosse 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 | $838 | $645 | $1,365 |
| Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,060 | $633 | $2,250 |
| Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,333 | $825 | $2,375 |
| Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $850 | $3,790 |
| Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,407 | $1,400 | $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 |
| 541 Tennessee St | House | 3BR,1BA | $850 |
| El Tovar Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Jefferson | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| Beach Club Detroit | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Alden Towers | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Owen Park Apartments | Single | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Van Dyke Village Apartments | 2B 960 Cath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, MI
As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1419 Fischer St Model at 1419 Fischer St in the in the Gold Coast neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 846 Beaconsfield Ave Model at 846 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,750 with a $1.46 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1419 Fischer St | 1419 Fischer St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 846 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 1 | 846 Beaconsfield Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Van Dyke Village Apartments | 2B 940 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 541 Tennessee St | House | 3BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 825 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 2N | 825 Beaconsfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 862 Nottingham Rd, Unit 2S | 862 Nottingham Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Owen Park Apartments | Single | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Beach Club Detroit | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
| El Tovar Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Jennings Senior Living | Model1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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 $1,100.
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 $2,460.
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 $226 which is $2,234 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson.
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