Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson City, MO from $400 (11 Rentals)

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Capitol Hill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Hill Apartments

811-823 Monroe StJefferson City, MO 65101
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Chapel Hill Commons II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel Hill Commons II

3451 Chapel Hill RdJefferson City, MO 65109
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Hidden Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Oaks Apartments

401-405 Clayton DrJefferson City, MO 65101
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Ventura Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventura Townhomes

105 Ventura AveJefferson City, MO 65109
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Cheapest Available Jefferson City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Schrimpf Management priced from $450. Lakeside Apartments 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 City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schrimpf Management1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$450
Lakeside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Cliffside1X11BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson City, MO and Nearby

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson City area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Cliffside in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Jefferson City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Apartments Model at Schrimpf Management starting at $595 with a $0.48 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cliffside2x22BR,2BA$1.00
Schrimpf Management2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,2BA$0.48
106 Lafayette St, Unit 106 Lafayette Furnished106 Lafayette St3BR,1BA$1.50
913 W High St, Unit B913 W High St2BR,1BA$1.17
309 Hart St, Unit A309 Hart St1BR,1BA$1.12
1111 Jefferson St, Unit A1111 Jefferson St1BR,1BA$1.15
Lakeside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
227 W Dunklin St, Unit 4227 W Dunklin St1BR,1BA$1.38

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Getting Around Jefferson City, MO

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson City Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson City Apartment is $450 at Schrimpf Management.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson City is starting from $495 at Schrimpf Management.

What is the most affordable Jefferson City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Schrimpf Management and starts from $795.

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