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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 $660. 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$660
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, AL and Nearby

As of June 08, 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 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at The Pearl at Homewood starting at $1,379 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the West End 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
The Pearl at HomewoodThree Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.06
Valley Station2 x 2 Prem2BR,2BA$1.06
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
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
Park at ForestdaleOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$0.94

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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 Jefferson

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, AL with pricing that ranges from $659 to $14,545. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson ranging from $690 to $2,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jefferson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jefferson ranges from $690 to $2,550 with an average monthly rent of $1,050.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jefferson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jefferson range from $900 to $4,560, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $690 to $2,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,245 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $659.

Expert Rental Resources

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