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Chesterfield Village
4201 Valley Forge RdMount Vernon, IL 62864
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, IL from $500 (14 Rentals)
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Renaissance Hills
3415-4001 S Water Tower PlMount Vernon, IL 62864
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Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped
99 Meadow LnDix, IL 62830
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19th Street Apartments
835 S 19th StMount Vernon, IL 62864
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715 Main St
715 Main StMount Vernon, IL 62864
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716 North St
716 North StMount Vernon, IL 62864
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Mt Vernon Place
909-919 Cleveland StMount Vernon, IL 62864
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3 Unit
1717 N Main StMount Vernon, IL 62864
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Heritage Landing 55+ Apartments
4260 Heritage AveMount Vernon, IL 62864
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Woodlawn Village
706 Green StWoodlawn, IL 62898
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Tanglewood Apartments
4200 Westwood DrMount Vernon, IL 62864
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906 Cleveland
906 ClevelandMount Vernon, IL 62864
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Maple Manor Apartments
1140 Maple StMount Vernon, IL 62864
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Lincolnshire Manor
4233 Lincolnshire DrMount Vernon, IL 62864
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Jefferson County, IL Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Studio Apartments | $925 | $899 | $939 |
| Jefferson County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,110 | $969 | $1,274 |
| Jefferson County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $1,099 | $1,584 |
| Jefferson County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $1,350 | $1,674 |
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Cheapest Available Jefferson County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson County, IL is a Studio unit found at Chesterfield Village priced from $899. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,082 |
| Renaissance Hills | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,144 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, IL
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $1.51 price per square foot A4.2 Model at Renaissance Hills in the starting from $1,174. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped starting at $1,082 with a $2.06 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Hills | A4.2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Chesterfield Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson County?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson County is Chesterfield Village which is listed at $969, while the average apartment in Jefferson County costs $1,634.
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.
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 $135 which is $1,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson County.
Expert Rental Resources
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