Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, IL from $500 (14 Rentals)

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715 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

715 Main St

715 Main StMount Vernon, IL 62864
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716 North St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

716 North St

716 North StMount Vernon, IL 62864
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Mt Vernon Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mt Vernon Place

909-919 Cleveland StMount Vernon, IL 62864

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3 Unit
1 Bedroom Apartments

3 Unit

1717 N Main StMount Vernon, IL 62864
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Woodlawn Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Village

706 Green StWoodlawn, IL 62898
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Tanglewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tanglewood Apartments

4200 Westwood DrMount Vernon, IL 62864
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906 Cleveland
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

906 Cleveland

906 ClevelandMount Vernon, IL 62864
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Lincolnshire Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincolnshire Manor

4233 Lincolnshire DrMount Vernon, IL 62864
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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 Chesterfield Village priced from $999. Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,082. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chesterfield Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,082
Garden GlenThe Manor2BR,2BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, IL

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $1.46 price per square foot The Manor Model at Garden Glen in the starting from $1,355. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Chesterfield Village starting at $999 with a $1.25 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Garden GlenThe Manor2BR,2BA$1.46
Chesterfield Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06

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