Cheap Homes for Rent in Jefferson, LA from $500 (46 Rentals)

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property at 5504 Canal Blvd

$800

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5504 Canal Blvd

New OrleansLA70124
property at 705 Central Ave

$875

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$875

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705 Central Ave

JeffersonLA70121
property at 705 Central Ave

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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705 Central Ave, Unit 103

705 Central Ave
JeffersonLA70121

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property at 8810 Oleander St

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8810 Oleander St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 5504 Canal Blvd

$1,100

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5504 Canal Blvd, Unit B

5504 Canal Blvd
New OrleansLA70124

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property at 200 Houma Blvd

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

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200 Houma Blvd

MetairieLA70001
property at 237 Vinet Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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237 Vinet Ave

JeffersonLA70121
property at 4232 Ulloa St

$1,200

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$1,200

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4232 Ulloa St

New OrleansLA70119

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property at 5731 Dimaggio Pl

$1,300

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$1,300

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5731 Dimaggio Pl

MetairieLA70003
property at 2724 General Ogden St

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2724 General Ogden St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 8613 S Claiborne Ave

$1,331

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$1,331

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8613 S Claiborne Ave

New OrleansLA70118
property at 2428 Eagle St

$1,375

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$1,375

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2428 Eagle St

New OrleansLA70118

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property at 8224 Freret St

$1,450

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$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8224 Freret St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 1329 Leonidas St

$1,500

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$1,500

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1329 Leonidas St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 508 N Labarre Rd

$1,500

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508 N Labarre Rd, Unit A

508 N Labarre Rd
MetairieLA70001
property at 4809 Iberville St

$1,500

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$1,500

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4809 Iberville St

New OrleansLA70119
property at 625 S Hennessey St

$1,500

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$1,500

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625 S Hennessey St

New OrleansLA70119

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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 Metairie neighborhood priced from $710. Chateau Napoleon in the Metairie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PeppertreeStudioStudio,1BA$710
Chateau NapoleonClassic StudioStudio,1BA$785
AlmondtreeStudioStudio,1BA$810
Audubon Village1A1BR,1BA$900
Atrium Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Crossings1x1A1BR,1BA$910
Napoleon Pointe3091BR,1BA$910
Belle Oak Apartments1 bed 1 bath 705 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$920
Cleary Pointe ApartmentsCleary Floorplan A1BR,1BA$995
St. MichaelStudioStudio,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, LA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2035 Joseph St Model at 2035 Joseph St, Unit 2035 Joseph in the in the Audubon neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 2x2 Model at Palmetto Creek starting at $1,720 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Outlying Jefferson Parish 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.
2035 Joseph St, Unit 2035 Joseph2035 Joseph St3BR,2BA$1.39
Palmetto Creek2x22BR,2BA$1.30
The Arts Apartments at West NapoleonB22BR,1.5BA$1.30
Margeaux Metairie ApartmentsB22BR,1.5BA$1.16
Fox Run I2x2FB2BR,2BA$1.27
Willow Creek2x12BR,1BA$1.23
4841 Zenith St1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Belle Oak Apartments1 bed 1 bath 705 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$1.30
Cleary Pointe ApartmentsCleary Floorplan A1BR,1BA$1.46
Napoleon Pointe3091BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson?

There are currently 496 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, LA with pricing that ranges from $710 to $9,000. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson ranging from $595 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jefferson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jefferson ranges from $595 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,880.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jefferson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jefferson range from $1,150 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,990 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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