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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 Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek in the West End neighborhood priced from $675. Fountain Blue 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
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Fountain Blue1x11BR,1BA$675
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Beacon Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 2Studio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, AL and Nearby

As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,744. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Beacon Pointe Apartments starting at $999 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Woodland Park 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$1.25
Beacon Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
The Pearl at HomewoodTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.18
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.17
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$1.17
Mountain Woods Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.27
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96
Valley Station Apartment Homes1x1A1BR,1BA$1.25
Fountain Blue1x11BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, AL with pricing that ranges from $648 to $14,545. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson ranging from $800 to $1,550.

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 $800 to $1,550 with an average monthly rent of $1,249.

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 $5,440, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $840 to $1,425. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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