Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, MO from $500 (44 Rentals)

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1545 W Main St
$675 - $750
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1545 W Main St

1545 W Main StFestus, MO 63028
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Sand Hills Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Hills Place

301 Sand Hill DrFestus, MO 63028
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Huntley Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Huntley Ridge

2010 Port Royal DrCrystal City, MO 63019
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Woodridge Manor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodridge Manor Apartments

2404 Williams Creek RdHigh Ridge, MO 63049
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Sycamore Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Hills

1111 Cedar Valley CtDesoto, MO 63020
Senior Living
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Gravois Point Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gravois Point Apartments

385 Corisande Hills RdFenton, MO 63026
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Sunridge Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunridge Meadows

110 Brandon Wallace WayFestus, MO 63028
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Verda Vista Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verda Vista Apartments

5264-5312 Hwy 21Imperial, MO 63052
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The Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

1242-1256 Telegraph RdArnold, MO 63010
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2512 Elmwood Pkwy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2512 Elmwood Pkwy

2512 Elmwood PkyArnold, MO 63010
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Pevely Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pevely Pointe

1001 Pevely Pointe DrPevely, MO 63070
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5312 Old Hwy 21, Unit D2

5312 Old Hwy 21
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Woodglen Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodglen Apartments

35 Woodglen ApartmentArnold, MO 63010
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Pembroke Pines
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pembroke Pines

3001-3025 Pembroke LnHigh Ridge, MO 63049
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Cheapest Available Jefferson County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2512 Elmwood Pkwy1/11BR,1BA$725
Parkhill Terrace ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, MO

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $1.09 price per square foot 716 Maple St Model at 716 Maple St, Unit 716 in the in the Town of Hillsboro neighborhood starting from $985. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 303 Cedarview Ct Model at 303 Cedarview Ct, Unit 303 starting at $900 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Town of Hillsboro neighborhood. 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.
716 Maple St, Unit 716716 Maple St2BR,1BA$1.09
303 Cedarview Ct, Unit 303303 Cedarview Ct2BR,1BA$1.00
Elm Garden Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.98
3687 Elm Gardens Dr3687 Elm Gardens Dr2BR,1BA$0.98
129 Sandstone Ct, Unit 129129 Sandstone Ct2BR,1BA$1.13
389 Corisande Hill Rd389 Corisande Hill Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
113 Sandstone Ct, Unit 113113 Sandstone Ct2BR,1BA$1.13
1170 Grand Terrace Dr, Unit 1170-91170 Grand Terrace Dr1BR,1BA$1.07
1545 W Main St1545 W Main St1BR,1BA$0.96
Parkhill Terrace ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment is $725 at 2512 Elmwood Pkwy.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson County is starting from $850 at Elm Garden Apartments.

What is the most affordable Jefferson County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Walden Pond and starts from $1,400.

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