Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, AL from $300 (47 Rentals)

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Chapel Creek Apartments
$1,090 - $1,475
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Park at Forestdale
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Forestdale

1101-3001 Pebble Creek PkyBirmingham, AL 35214
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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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Red Top Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Top Apartments

2418 Green Springs HwyBirmingham, AL 35209
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Park Estates Duplexes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Estates Duplexes

2341 S Park Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Murray Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Murray Manor

1509 13th StBirmingham, AL 35205
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Mesa Verde
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Verde

731 16th Ave SBirmingham, 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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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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Advenir at Station 121
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Advenir at Station 121

2000 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
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Birmingham Neighborhood Breakdown: Where to Find the Cheapest Rent Without Sacrificing Livability

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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 Sandusky 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
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$720
614 1st St S1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 1Studio,1BA$800
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1BA$800
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Mesa Verde1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$945
Mountain Woods Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, AL and Nearby

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.15 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 Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Park at Forestdale starting at $987 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Sandusky 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$1.15
Park at ForestdaleThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.88
Valley Station2 x 1 A-R2BR,1BA$1.11
Beacon Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
The Marshall on 5th2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.09
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.98
Red Top Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$1.25

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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 $800.

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 Pointe Arlington and starts from $900.

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