Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson City, TN from $700 (44 Rentals)

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Heritage Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Court

930-940 E Ellis StJefferson City, TN 37760
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Oakwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

2225 Branner AveJefferson City, TN 37760

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Riverpark Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverpark Apartments

1110 Old Knoxville HwySevierville, TN 37862
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612 South Studios
Studio Apartments

612 South Studios

612 Gertrude AveKnoxville, TN 37920
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Monte Vista
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Vista

133 Guzman CourtMorristown, TN 37814

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Rand at Sharps Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rand at Sharps Ridge

2000 Dutch Valley DrKnoxville, TN 37918
Corporate Housing

Jefferson City, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson City, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 2215 Buffalo Trl priced from $750. Sunset Rill Apartments in the Holston Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2215 Buffalo Trl1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Sunset Rill Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$975
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$995
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$999
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Spring Meadow ApartmentsE3 - Renovated Unit3BR,2BA$1,075
Woodbury Crossing2 A Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1,096
Living Fully SeviervilleThe ForgeStudio,1BA$1,099
The Villas at Kyker Ferry1 Bedroom Second Level1BR,1BA$1,109
Eastowne Village ApartmentsTown & Country1BR,1BA$1,125

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

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson City area is the $1.28 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome with Drive Under Garage Model at Universal at Thompson Creek in the starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Jefferson City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Eastgate Condominiums starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 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.
Universal at Thompson Creek3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome with Drive Under Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Eastgate Condominiums2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Burlington Commons3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.34
Rand 938 TownhomesGray Heights Duplex2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Universal at Strawberry Plains2 Bedroom, 1.5BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Ammons at Asheville Highway2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.40
Woodbury Crossing2 A Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.21
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.21
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$1.33
2215 Buffalo Trl1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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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 City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jefferson City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jefferson City is at Living Fully Sevierville listed at $1,099.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson City Apartment is $750 at 2215 Buffalo Trl.

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 $850 at 2215 Buffalo Trl.

What is the most affordable Jefferson City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Shiloh Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,050.

Expert Rental Resources

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Knoxville, Tennessee, is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. The quiet calm of the mountains is the perfect place for college students to study and focus on their education.

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