
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, IL from $500 (14 Rentals)
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Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped

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Jefferson County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jefferson County Studio Apartments | $1,198 | $920 | $1,477 |
Jefferson County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,167 | $1,021 | $1,344 |
Jefferson County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,226 | $1,093 | $1,564 |
Jefferson County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
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Cheapest Available Jefferson County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson County, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped priced from $1,082. Chesterfield Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,098. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,082 |
Chesterfield Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,098 |
Westmont Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, IL
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Chesterfield Village in the starting from $1,093. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 2x1 Model at Westmont Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.44 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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Chesterfield Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Westmont Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson County Apartments
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 1 regular apartments in Jefferson County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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