
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Fargo, ND from $400 (224 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Jefferson area of Fargo.


Silver Leaf Apartments (North Fargo)

Van's Court

The Gardner

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Parkview Apartments

Westmore Court I & II Apartments

727 3rd St N

63 6th Ave N

1360 32nd St South

Prairie One Apartments
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1402 Broadway N

Maplewood Bend

722 8th Ave N

Bluemont Village Apartments

Windwood Estates

1009 13th Ave N

1016 17th St N

Evans Place 1

720
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Oak Court

Block 6 Apartments

Place One

Tea Leaf Apartments

8 7th Street Flats

Brandy Hill Apartments

Park Ridge Apartments

Winnie Apartments

Dakota View Estates

Lampliter
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Southwood Estates

Historic Downtown Location in Fargo, ND

1125 17th St N

1225 Broadway N

303 Eddy Ct S

702 21st St S

Thunder Creek

Northwood Commons

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

Woodhaven Place II
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Royal Oaks Apartments

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1629 2nd Ave S, Unit 3

Warehouse Apartments

1215 15th Ave N

Bison Arms Apartments

Gateway North

The Avery - Residential

Brickview Apartments

Northtown Crossing

RoCo Apartments
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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 | $979 | $200 | $1,375 |
| Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,128 | $430 | $2,421 |
| Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $200 | $3,050 |
| Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $200 | $3,100 |
| Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,583 | $1,895 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 224 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 $415. 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 | $415 |
| The Gardner | Studio B (215-240 sq ft) | Studio,1BA | $485 |
| Candlelight | Efficiency 01A | Studio,1BA | $495 |
| Parkview Apartments | 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $500 |
| Fredrick Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| 1360 32nd St South | Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $595 |
| Maplewood Bend | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| 202 Flats | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $620 |
| Bluemont Village Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $640 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, ND
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $0.75 price per square foot Two Bedroom 21B Model at Kentwood Manor in the in the West Acres neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Southwood Estates starting at $750 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Hawthorne 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentwood Manor | Two Bedroom 21B | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Southwood Estates | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.75 |
| Waterstone Place | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 1360 32nd St South | Upper Level | 2BR,1BA | $0.65 |
| Oaks | 2 Bed - Corner | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Maplewood Bend | Two Bedroom 21F | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Bella Vista | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Lampliter | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Parkview Apartments | 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| The Arbors at McCormick Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
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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 $640.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson is Candlelight which is listed at $605, while the average apartment in Jefferson costs $1,150.
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 35 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 $861 which is $289 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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