Cheap Homes for Rent in Jefferson County, TX from $600 (43 Rentals)

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property at 5740 Bigner Rd

$620

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$620

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5740 Bigner Rd

BeaumontTX77708

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property at 230 E Virginia St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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230 E Virginia St, Unit 1

230 E Virginia St
BeaumontTX77705

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property at 5734 Grant Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5734 Grant Ave

Port ArthurTX77640

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property at 741 13th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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741 13th St

Port ArthurTX77640
property at 931 9th Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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931 9th Ave, Unit 2

931 9th Ave
Port ArthurTX77642
property at 2425 8th Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2425 8th Ave

Port ArthurTX77642
property at 501 W 14th St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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501 W 14th St

Port ArthurTX77640

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property at 1648 W Rev Dr Ransom Howard St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 1925 11th St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1925 11th St

Port ArthurTX77640
property at 724 Orange Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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724 Orange Ave

Port ArthurTX77640
property at 105 Boston Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

105 Boston Ave, Unit 105

105 Boston Ave
NederlandTX77627

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Cheapest Available Jefferson County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson County, TX is a 4 Beds unit found at Plymouth Village Apartments in the Eugene Field neighborhood priced from $250. Courtyard Estates in the College Street Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plymouth Village Apartments4 Bedroom x 2 bath4BR,2BA$250
Courtyard EstatesMedium One Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Hacienda Apartments I, II & IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
LandmarkA11BR,1BA$725
The Concord Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Bonita Apartments- All Bills Paid!1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Normandy Apartments1x1F1BR,1BA$750
Autumn Chase ParkStudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, TX

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $0.69 price per square foot 2525 Liberty Model at 2525 Liberty, Unit #1 in the in the College Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Calder Oaks Apartments starting at $895 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Thomas Road 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.
2525 Liberty, Unit #12525 Liberty3BR,1.5BA$0.69
Calder Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.90
2542 South Street, Unit #12542 South Street1BR,1BA$0.84
Southern Oaks Apartments2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Lamar Florida2x1A2BR,1BA$0.90
Harrison & North2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Cardinal Oaks2X1Cardinal Oaks2BR,1BA$0.93
4675 Hartel St, Unit 46754675 Hartel St1BR,1BA$0.94
Plymouth Village Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.34
2530 Liberty, Unit #32530 Liberty1BR,1BA$0.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson County?

There are currently 327 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, TX with pricing that ranges from $250 to $12,277. There are also 132 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson County ranging from $620 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jefferson County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jefferson County ranges from $620 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,499.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jefferson County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jefferson County range from $250 to $2,999, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $999 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $250.

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