Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, WI from $400 (10 Rentals)
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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 |
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Jefferson County Studio Apartments | $925 | $925 | $925 |
Jefferson County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $750 | $1,549 |
Jefferson County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $870 | $3,200 |
Jefferson County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $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 Watertown East Apartments in the Concord Estates neighborhood priced from $870. 300 - High St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Watertown East Apartments | Garden Style | 2BR,1BA | $870 |
300 - High St. | High St.- 1 bdrm SMALL | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Seville Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, WI
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Beds 1.5 Bath Model at Tamarack Gardens-Distinctive 55+ Community in the in the Brookstone Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the W9240 Hwy 18 Model at W9240 Hwy 18, Unit Guest House starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot . 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. |
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Tamarack Gardens-Distinctive 55+ Community | 2 Beds 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
W9240 Hwy 18, Unit Guest House | W9240 Hwy 18 | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
Pondview Apartments | 3BEDRM UPPER | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
The Ponds | 2 Bed 2 Bath (1)(8) | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
320 E Tyranena Park Rd, Unit 1 | 320 E Tyranena Park Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Summer Ridge | D1A | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
123 E Lake Park Pl, Unit 8 | 123 E Lake Park Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
706 Franklin St, Unit 4 | 706 Franklin St | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
590 Knowlton St, Unit 104 | 590 Knowlton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Watertown East Apartments | Garden Style | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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 300 - High St. which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Jefferson County costs $1,960.
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 3 regular apartments in Jefferson County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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