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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. North Hills Apartments in the Holston Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. 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
North Hills ApartmentsThe Glen1BR,1BA$875
Sunset Rill Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$975

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

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson City area is the $1.23 price per square foot C - The Sierra Model at Smoky Crossing Apartment Homes in the in the South Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,905. 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.
Smoky Crossing Apartment HomesC - The Sierra3BR,2.5BA$1.23
Eastgate Condominiums2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Universal at Thompson Creek2 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.35
The Landings3x2 By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.78
Creekview Luxury Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.32
The DandridgeThree Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$1.25
Ammons at Asheville Highway2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.40
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson City

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson City?

There are currently 86 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson City, TN with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,500. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson City ranging from $800 to $3,400.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jefferson City ranges from $800 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,934.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jefferson City range from $899 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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