Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, MO from $500 (33 Rentals)

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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
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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
Senior Living

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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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Pembroke Pines
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pembroke Pines

3001-3025 Pembroke LnHigh Ridge, MO 63049

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Woodglen Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodglen Apartments

35 Woodglen ApartmentArnold, MO 63010
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Cheapest Available Jefferson County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkhill Terrace ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, MO

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $1.30 price per square foot 1005 Westward Trails Dr Model at 1005 Westward Trails Dr, Unit 1005 A in the in the Imperial neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 2A Model at Lakewood Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Regency Woods 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.
1005 Westward Trails Dr, Unit 1005 A1005 Westward Trails Dr3BR,1.5BA$1.30
Lakewood Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.24
389 Corisande Hill Rd, Unit 5389 Corisande Hill Rd2BR,1BA$0.89
Elm Garden Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.98
1160 Grand Terrace Dr, Unit 1160-71160 Grand Terrace Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
1210 W Main St, Unit 1210-C1210 W Main St2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Autumn Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
1171 Grand Terrace Dr, Unit 11711171 Grand Terrace DrStudio ,1BA$0.86
373 Corisande Hill Rd, Unit 373-6373 Corisande Hill Rd2BR,1BA$1.14
Parkhill Terrace ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.22

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 Parkhill Terrace Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Jefferson County costs $1,375.

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 6 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 $506 which is $869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson County.

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