
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, WI from $400 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Jefferson County.


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Palmyra Park I & II Palmyra Park I & II
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Jefferson County, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Studio Apartments | $975 | $975 | $975 |
| Jefferson County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $650 | $1,600 |
| Jefferson County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $870 | $2,049 |
| Jefferson County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $984 | $2,099 |
| Jefferson County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,001 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available Jefferson County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson County, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Jefferson Apartments in the Jefferson County neighborhood priced from $842. Watertown East Apartments in the Concord Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Apartments | Commons 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $842 |
| Watertown East Apartments | Garden Style | 2BR,1BA | $870 |
| Rockwell Court | Summer | 2BR,1BA | $952 |
| Seville Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Hawthorne Apartments | 1 Bedroom With Balcony Lower | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, WI
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 513 N Tratt St Model at 513 N Tratt St, Unit 515 in the in the Jefferson County neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath. Model at Rock Creek Apartments starting at $1,549 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Brookstone Meadows neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 513 N Tratt St, Unit 515 | 513 N Tratt St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Rock Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath. | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Monroe Street Apartments | 3x2 Medium | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Tamarack Gardens-Distinctive 55+ Community | 2 Beds 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Tamarack Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Pondview Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Audubon Park Apartments, LP | 2LFV | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Jefferson Apartments | Commons 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Watertown East Apartments | Garden Style | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Knowlton Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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 Hawthorne Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Jefferson County costs $1,992.
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 30 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 $564 which is $1,428 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson County.
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