
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, CO from $500 (258 Rentals)
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5430 W 73rd Ave

Avenida Del Sol

31250 John Wallace Rd

1411 8th St

2172 Reed Dr

SloHi Flats

Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+

Ridgemoor Apartment Homes

Squire Apartments
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The Village at Arvada, A 62+ Affordable Community

The Loop at Lamar Station

Applewood Retirement Community

The Pines Apartments

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5655 W Ellsworth Ave, Unit B (Right Lower 1bd 2lvng)

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Lamar Village Apartments

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Bear Valley Village Apartments

7300 W 10th Ave

1010 Jay St

The Iris
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4645 Newland St

221 S Balsam St

Highland Square Apartments

Waterfront

Grandview

12121 W Nevada Dr

688 Miller Ct

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Summit at Red Rocks

Aurum

Concordia Apartments
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Vista at Trappers Glen

Edge 26 by Trion Living

9277 W 56th Pl

1358 Vance St

10551 W 7th Pl

949 Allison St

Zephyr Line

Timberleaf Apartments

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Sheridan Station Apartments

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Castlegate
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Perch on 52nd

12th and Wads Residences

1220 Washington Ave

225 Wadsworth Blvd

Green Mountain Apartments

Heritage Apartments

Notable

Vance Street Flats

Arvada Green

5395 W 3rd Pl
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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 | $1,530 | $525 | $2,805 |
| Jefferson County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $659 | $5,383 |
| Jefferson County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $880 | $10,000+ |
| Jefferson County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $1,449 | $10,000+ |
| Jefferson County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,605 | $1,900 | $5,491 |
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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. Tabor Lake in the Ryan Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. 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 |
| Tabor Lake | Studio Accessible A | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Westhaven Senior Apartments 62+ | 1Br1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Squire Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Ridgemoor Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| The Kimberly Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Applewood Retirement Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| The Pines Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Westland Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| OakView Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, CO
As of March 07, 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 9537 W Alameda Ave Model at 9537 W Alameda Ave, Unit 9537 starting at $2,100 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Alameda Avenue neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbine Meadows Townhomes | Sausalito | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.52 |
| 9537 W Alameda Ave, Unit 9537 | 9537 W Alameda Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Eagle Crest | 3/1R | 3BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Lakeview Heights | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 3501 Allison St, Unit Allison | 3501 Allison St | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Heritage Apartments | HA2x1(832) | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Avenida Del Sol | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| The Kimberly Apartments | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
| Highland Square Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Westland Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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 $1,000.
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 $21,205.
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 145 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 $178 which is $21,027 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson County.
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