Cheap Homes for Rent in Jefferson, LA from $800 (21 Rentals)

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property at 356 Oak Ave

$895

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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356 Oak Ave

HarahanLA70123
property at 2330 Edenborn Ave

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2330 Edenborn Ave, Unit 205

2330 Edenborn Ave
MetairieLA70001
property at 145 N Anthony St

$1,150

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145 N Anthony St

New OrleansLA70119

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property at 7726 S Claiborne Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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7726 S Claiborne Ave

New OrleansLA70125
property at 2520 Leonidas St

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2520 Leonidas St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 8409 Apple St

$1,200

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8409 Apple St

New OrleansLA70118

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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Meridian in the Mid-City neighborhood priced from $744. Peppertree in the St Charles Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MeridianTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$744
PeppertreeStudioStudio,1BA$745
Chateau NapoleonClassic StudioStudio,1BA$785
AlmondtreeStudioStudio,1BA$810
Polo Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, LA

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3710 Palmyra St Model at 3710 Palmyra St, Unit 3710 PALMYRA STREET in the in the Mid-City neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 2x2 Model at Palmetto Creek starting at $1,760 with a $1.33 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.
3710 Palmyra St, Unit 3710 PALMYRA STREET3710 Palmyra St3BR,2BA$1.14
Palmetto Creek2x22BR,2BA$1.33
The MeridianTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.64
4411 Cleveland Ave, Unit 44114411 Cleveland Ave3BR,2BA$1.36
2017 Lowerline St2017 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.21
2116 Manson Ave, Unit D2116 Manson Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Fox Run I2x2FB2BR,2BA$1.25
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.38
4841 Zenith St1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.38
3031 Mistletoe St, Unit D3031 Mistletoe St1BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson?

There are currently 494 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, LA with pricing that ranges from $785 to $11,494. There are also 107 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson ranging from $850 to $9,000.

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 $850 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,602.

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 $1,050 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,790 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

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