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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 Landings in the East Knoxville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. 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 LandingsThe Tennessee- Limited Availability3BR,2BA$799
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$900

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

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson City area is the $1.30 price per square foot C - The Sierra Model at Smoky Crossing Apartment Homes in the in the South Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,010. The second greatest value Jefferson City apartment is the 3 X 2 Model at Strawberry Meadows starting at $1,709 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the North Knoxville neighborhood. 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$1.30
Strawberry Meadows3 X 23BR,2.5BA$1.19
Universal at Thompson Creek2 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.33
Rand 9382 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.44
1246 Jessica Loop, Unit 31246 Jessica Loop2BR,1BA$1.40
1426 Mountain Ranch Rd4 Bedroom4BR,1.5BA$1.30
Monte Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Creekview Luxury Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.33
2215 Buffalo Trl1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson City

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson City?

There are currently 79 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson City, TN with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,500. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson City ranging from $1,095 to $3,700.

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 $1,095 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,008.

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 $799 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,190 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,845 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,315.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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