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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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612 South Studios
Studio Apartments

612 South Studios

612 Gertrude AveKnoxville, TN 37920
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Riverpark Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverpark Apartments

1110 Old Knoxville HwySevierville, TN 37862
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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
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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. The Shiloh Ridge Apartments in the Holston Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. 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
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$999
The DandridgeTwo Bed OneBath - UPG2BR,1BA$999
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Sunset Rill Apartments2 BEDS2BR,1BA$1,025
Oakview Park2 BR2BR,1BA$1,050
Red Bud Apartments2Bd/1Ba2BR,1BA$1,100
The Villas at Kyker Ferry1 Bedroom Second Level1BR,1BA$1,109
Eastowne Village ApartmentsTown & Country1BR,1BA$1,125
City South ApartmentsStudio - 6121BR,1BA$1,181

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

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson City area is the $1.26 price per square foot C - The Sierra Model at Smoky Crossing Apartment Homes in the in the South Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,944. The second greatest value Jefferson City apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome Model at Universal at Thompson Creek starting at $1,639 with a $1.14 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.
Smoky Crossing Apartment HomesC - The Sierra3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Universal at Thompson Creek3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Eastgate Condominiums2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Red Bud Apartments2Bd/1.5Ba2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Rocky View Apartment HomesRocky View 2BDR Special2BR,2BA$1.29
The DandridgeThree Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$1.25
Holston Commons2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Sunset Rill Apartments2 BEDS2BR,1BA$1.20
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.21
2215 Buffalo Trl1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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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 $1,199.

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 $999 at The Shiloh Ridge Apartments.

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.

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