
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, CO from $500 (297 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Jefferson County.


Avenida Del Sol

7500 Teller St, Unit Teller Street

SloHi Flats

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Squire Apartments

Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+

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Bear Valley Village Apartments

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The Village at Arvada, A 62+ Affordable Community

Applewood Retirement Community

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The Pines Apartments
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The Iris

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The Loop at Lamar Station

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Perch on 52nd

1391 Carr

308 Washington Ave

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Lakeview Towers at Belmar

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Kipling Village Apartments

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Belmar Villas

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Heritage Apartments
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6702 1/2 W 37th Pl

12121 W Nevada Dr

688 Miller Ct

Reserve at Water Tower Village

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Edge 26 by Trion Living

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Summit at Red Rocks

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Mountain Vista

1348 Vance St

9277 W 56th Pl, Unit 4

6283 W 11th Ave
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Timberleaf Apartments

8395 W 16th Pl

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Sheridan Station Apartments

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Golden

1220 Washington Ave

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Castlegate

1435 Otis St

Waterfront

Concordia Apartments
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3150 N Harlan St

Axis West Flats

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12th and Wads Residences

The Meridian at Lakewood

Aurum

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The Huntington

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Palmetto Club Apartments

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Vance Street Flats

9277 W 56th Pl, Unit 11
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Jefferson County, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Studio Apartments | $1,575 | $525 | $2,895 |
| Jefferson County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $875 | $6,281 |
| Jefferson County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $880 | $8,830 |
| Jefferson County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,035 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
| Jefferson County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,433 | $2,199 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available Jefferson County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson County, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Avenida Del Sol in the South Alameda neighborhood priced from $733. OakView Apartments in the North Alameda neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenida Del Sol | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $733 |
| OakView Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Squire Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Virginia Park | VIRGINIA PARK JUNIOR ONE BEDROOM - 500 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ | 1Br1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| 1495 Balsam | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| The Kimberly Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Tabor Lake | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $979 |
| Applewood Retirement Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Westland Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, CO
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $1.52 price per square foot Sausalito Model at Columbine Meadows Townhomes in the in the Vintage Reserve neighborhood starting from $2,385. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 11722 S Maxwell Hill Rd Model at 11722 S Maxwell Hill Rd, Unit 2 starting at $1,550 with a $1.29 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Columbine Meadows Townhomes | Sausalito | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.52 |
| 11722 S Maxwell Hill Rd, Unit 2 | 11722 S Maxwell Hill Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Edelweiss Apartments | EA-2x2(990) | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| The Modern | Laguna | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Cedar West Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Avenida Del Sol | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Lakeview Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Kimberly Apartments | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
| Westland Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 947-951 Allison Street | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson County is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson County?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson County is Avenida Del Sol which is listed at $733, while the average apartment in Jefferson County costs $17,097.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 175 regular apartments in Jefferson County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jefferson County?
Cheap apartments in Jefferson County have an average cost of $381 which is $16,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson County.
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