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property at 8428 Oleander St

$850

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$850
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8428 Oleander St

New OrleansLA70118

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 209 N Bernadotte St

$995

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$995
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209 N Bernadotte St

New OrleansLA70119
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216 Cherokee St, Unit 216
$1,000
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216 Cherokee St, Unit 216

216 Cherokee StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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property at 1706 Cambronne St

$1,080

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$1,080
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1706 Cambronne St

New OrleansLA70118

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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7729 Maple St, Unit 7729
$1,150
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$1,150
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

7729 Maple St, Unit 7729

7729 Maple StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson, LA is a Studio unit found at Peppertree in the St Charles Parish neighborhood priced from $695. Almondtree in the Outlying Jefferson Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $810. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PeppertreeStudioStudio,1BA$695
AlmondtreeStudioStudio,1BA$810
Polo Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$840
Napoleon Pointe3011BR,1BA$890
Covington Square Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Audubon Village1A1BR,1BA$900
Atrium Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Chateau NapoleonLuxury StudioStudio,1BA$928
Margeaux Metairie ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, LA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2116 Adams St Model at 2116 Adams St, Unit Middle Floor in the in the West Carrollton neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 8537 Forshey St Model at 8537 Forshey St, Unit 8539 starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the West Carrollton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2116 Adams St, Unit Middle Floor2116 Adams St3BR,1BA$1.08
8537 Forshey St, Unit 85398537 Forshey St3BR,2BA$1.20
7817 Birch St7817 Birch St2BR,1BA$1.15
7815 Birch St, Unit 78157815 Birch St2BR,1BA$1.25
The Arts Apartments at West NapoleonB22BR,1.5BA$1.19
Fox Run I2x2FB2BR,2BA$1.27
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.38
216 Cherokee St, Unit 216216 Cherokee St1BR,1BA$1.11
1311 General Ogden St, Unit 13111311 General Ogden St2BR,1BA$1.36
Napoleon Pointe3011BR,1BA$1.37

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jefferson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jefferson is at Peppertree listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment is $840 at Polo Run Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jefferson Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson is starting from $1,000 at Audubon Village.

What is the most affordable Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Audubon Village and starts from $1,150.

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