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property at 1500 Avenue C

$1,200

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$1,200
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1500 Avenue C

BeaumontTX77701

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property at 5734 Grant Ave

$1,275

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$1,275
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5734 Grant Ave

Port ArthurTX77640
property at 1710 W 15th St

$1,275

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1710 W 15th St

Port ArthurTX77640
property at 1925 11th St

$1,295

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$1,295
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1925 11th St

Port ArthurTX77640

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property at 724 Orange Ave

$1,350

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$1,350
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724 Orange Ave

Port ArthurTX77640
property at 1648 W Rev Dr Ransom Howard St

$1,395

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$1,395
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1648 W Rev Dr Ransom Howard St

Port ArthurTX77640
property at 3116 Alamo Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3116 Alamo Ave

Port ArthurTX77642

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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. Providence on Major in the Western Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $409. 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
Providence on MajorA11BR,1BA$409
Courtyard EstatesMedium One Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Hacienda Apartments I, II & IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
West End Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
The Concord Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
LandmarkA11BR,1BA$725
Huntington BeaumontA1-21BR,1BA$747
Normandy Apartments1x1F1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, TX

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $0.53 price per square foot 728 N Memorial Fwy Model at 728 N Memorial Fwy, Unit 728 in the in the Port Arthur Groves neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 4440 Cleveland St Model at 4440 Cleveland St, Unit A starting at $995 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Eugene Field 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.
728 N Memorial Fwy, Unit 728728 N Memorial Fwy1BR,1BA$0.53
4440 Cleveland St, Unit A4440 Cleveland St3BR,1BA$0.66
The CarlyleB2BR,2BA$0.97
Carriage Park Apartments2 Bedroom Units B2BR,2BA$0.90
Southern Oaks Apartments2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Lamar Florida2x1A2BR,1BA$0.90
Cardinal Oaks2X1Cardinal Oaks2BR,1BA$0.93
4675 Hartel St, Unit 46754675 Hartel St1BR,1BA$0.97
Plymouth Village Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.34
Providence on MajorA11BR,1BA$0.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson County?

There are currently 320 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, TX with pricing that ranges from $250 to $7,037. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson County ranging from $577 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 $577 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,400.

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 $3,491, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $250.

Expert Rental Resources

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