Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, AL from $300 (53 Rentals)

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Mesa Verde
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$964 - $1,140
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Mesa Verde

731 16th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Chapel Creek Apartments
$1,090 - $1,475
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Chapel Creek Apartments

51 Chapel Creek LnFultondale, AL 35068
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Birmingham Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Overlook

2712 31st Ave NBirmingham, AL 35207
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University Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Crossings

261 3rd Ave SW unit 100Birmingham, AL 35211
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Red Top Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Top Apartments

2418 Green Springs HwyBirmingham, AL 35209
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Murray Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Murray Manor

1509 13th StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Westbury Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Apartments

3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Glen Iris Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Iris Arms

1620 11th Pl SBirmingham, AL 35205
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Flanagan Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flanagan Flats

633 Idlewild CirBirmingham, AL 35205
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Glen Iris Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Iris Place

1119 11th PlBirmingham, AL 35205

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Jefferson, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Park at Forestdale in the North Pratt neighborhood priced from $606. Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park at ForestdaleOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$606
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Beacon Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
614 1st St S1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1BA$800
Glen Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR,1BA$890
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Valley Station1 x 1 A-R1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, AL and Nearby

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $0.72 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building starting at $1,695 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fix Play Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.72
Ideal Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Park at ForestdaleThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Valley Station2 x 1 A Prem2BR,1BA$1.12
Beacon Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
The Marshall on 5th2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.08
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.98
The Marshall on 3rd2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.06
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jefferson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jefferson is at Market Lofts on Third listed at $934.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment is $606 at Park at Forestdale.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jefferson Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson is starting from $737 at Park at Forestdale.

What is the most affordable Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park at Forestdale and starts from $977.

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