
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Fargo, ND from $400 (211 Rentals)
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Silver Leaf Apartments (North Fargo)

Van's Court

821 10th St N

Gardner

728 8th St N

Prairie One Apartments

Westmore Court I & II Apartments

6 11th St S

Block 32 Apartments
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1258 10th St N

1360 32nd St South

Maplewood Bend

Northwood Commons

Dakota View Estates

Royal Court Apartments

Bluemont Village Apartments

Windwood Estates

202 Flats

Parkwood East & West
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Place One

2321-20 1/2 20 1/2 Ave S

722 8th Ave N

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1139 11th St N, Unit 2

Evans Place 1

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1321 8th Ave N

Lampliter

1002 5th St N, Unit 4

Oak Court

Block 6 Apartments
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2001 23rd St S

8 7th Street Flats

Brandy Hill Apartments

Southwood Estates

1828 14th St S

Crescent Park

Westview Towers

Thunder Creek

Royal Oaks Apartments

Woodhaven Place II
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Billmeyer Apartments

Tea Leaf Apartments

Warehouse Apartments

1020 5th St S

Winnie Apartments

RoCo Apartments

Dillard Apartments

Kesler Apartments

Gateway North

344 6th Ave S, Unit 2
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Jefferson, Fargo, ND Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Studio Apartments | $913 | $200 | $1,795 |
| Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,033 | $430 | $2,421 |
| Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $200 | $2,982 |
| Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $200 | $3,100 |
| Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $1,700 | $2,520 |
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There are currently 211 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Jefferson Neighborhood of Fargo, ND.
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson area of Fargo, ND is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arbors at McCormick Park priced from $200. Silver Leaf Apartments (North Fargo) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $410. Here are the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent in Fargo, ND:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arbors at McCormick Park | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $200 |
| Silver Leaf Apartments (North Fargo) | Studio - No kitchen | Studio,1BA | $410 |
| Prairie One Apartments | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 51576 | Studio,1BA | $530 |
| Ivy Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $540 |
| 6 11th St S | 1 Br (8) | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Summerset Apartments | 2526 - Efficiency - Interior | Studio,1BA | $555 |
| Flickertail I-VI | Efficiency 01B | Studio,1BA | $565 |
| 1258 10th St N | Studio Unfurnsihed | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| 1360 32nd St South | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $595 |
| Royal Court Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, ND
As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1802 Model at Brickview Apartments in the in the West Acres neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the Two Bedroom 21A Model at Auburn II starting at $885 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the West Acres 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickview Apartments | 1802 | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Auburn II | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 1360 32nd St South | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| Country Club | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Kingswood | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Bella Vista | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Birchwood 2 | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Alden Pines | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| The Arbors at McCormick Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| Summerset Apartments | 2526 - Efficiency - Interior | Studio ,1BA | $0.93 |
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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 $630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson is 6 11th St S which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Jefferson costs $1,752.
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 27 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 $481 which is $1,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson.
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