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property at 3219 Fern St

$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3219 Fern St

New OrleansLA70125
property at 2330 Edenborn Ave

$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2330 Edenborn Ave, Unit 120, Unit 120

2330 Edenborn Ave
MetairieLA70001

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property at 8812 Oleander St

$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8812 Oleander St

New OrleansLA70118

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Belle Oak Apartments
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31

Belle Oak Apartments

2221 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70001
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson, LA is a Studio unit found at Chateau Napoleon in the St Charles Parish neighborhood priced from $785. Peppertree in the St Charles Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chateau NapoleonClassic StudioStudio,1BA$785
PeppertreeStudioStudio,1BA$795
AlmondtreeStudioStudio,1BA$810
Polo Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$840
Covington Square Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Audubon Village1A1BR,1BA$900
Atrium Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Napoleon Pointe2021BR,1BA$935
Margeaux Metairie ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$946

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, LA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.23 price per square foot 7817 Birch St Model at 7817 Birch St in the in the West Carrollton neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 7815 Birch St Model at 7815 Birch St, Unit 7815 starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 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.
7817 Birch St7817 Birch St2BR,1BA$1.23
7815 Birch St, Unit 78157815 Birch St2BR,1BA$1.33
1240 Avenue A, Unit A1240 Avenue A2BR,1BA$1.00
2017 Lowerline St2017 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.21
Fox Run I2x2FB2BR,2BA$1.23
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.38
Hickory Creek Central1x1B1BR,1BA$1.32
4841 Zenith St1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.38
1311 General Ogden St, Unit 13111311 General Ogden St2BR,1BA$1.36
3026 Short St, Unit C3026 Short St1BR,1BA$1.43

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 Chateau Napoleon listed at $785.

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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