Cheap Homes for Rent in Jefferson, LA from $595 (37 Rentals)

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property at 705 Central Ave
$875

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Base Rent$875

Total Monthly Price$875
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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705 Central Ave, Unit 104

705 Central Ave
JeffersonLA70121
property at 705 Central Ave
$875

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Base Rent$875

Total Monthly Price$875
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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705 Central Ave, Unit 104

705 Central Ave
JeffersonLA70121
property at 705 Central Ave
$975

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Base Rent$975

Total Monthly Price$975
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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705 Central Ave, Unit 103

705 Central Ave
JeffersonLA70121
property at 209 N Bernadotte St
$995

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Total Monthly Price$995
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209 N Bernadotte St

New OrleansLA70119
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property at 3620 Hollygrove St
$1,000

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Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3620 Hollygrove St, Unit B

3620 Hollygrove St
New OrleansLA70118
property at 4232 Ulloa St
$1,075

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Base Rent$1,075

Total Monthly Price$1,075
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4232 Ulloa St

New OrleansLA70119
property at 200 Houma Blvd
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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200 Houma Blvd

MetairieLA70001
property at 813 Burdette St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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813 Burdette St

New OrleansLA70118
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property at 8007 Green St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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8007 Green St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 2428 Eagle St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2428 Eagle St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 1708 S Lopez St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1708 S Lopez St

New OrleansLA70125
property at 8007 Green St
$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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8007 Green St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 4148 D'Hemecourt St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4148 Dhemecourt Street

4148 D'Hemecourt St
New OrleansLA70119
property at 212 Transcontinental Dr
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 210 Transcontinental Dr
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
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Jefferson, LA Local Guide

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. Almondtree in the Outlying Jefferson Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $830. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PeppertreeStudioStudio,1BA$710
AlmondtreeStudioStudio,1BA$830
Aviary on West Napoleon1X11BR,1BA$895
Audubon Village1A1BR,1BA$900
Crossings1x1A1BR,1BA$905
Margeaux Metairie ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$937
Willow Creek1x1A1BR,1BA$975
Chateau NapoleonClassic 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, LA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.22 price per square foot 4237 General Pershing St Model at 4237 General Pershing St, Unit 4237 in the in the Dixon neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 1028 Cherokee St Model at 1028 Cherokee St, Unit Tulane Shotgun Double starting at $1,250 with a $1.19 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.
4237 General Pershing St, Unit 42374237 General Pershing St2BR,1BA$1.22
1028 Cherokee St, Unit Tulane Shotgun Double1028 Cherokee St2BR,1BA$1.19
Palmetto Creek1x11BR,1BA$1.43
Fox Run I2x2FB2BR,2BA$1.36
5430 Hawthorne Pl, Unit Apt C5430 Hawthorne Pl1BR,1BA$1.44
9031 Palm St, Unit 90339031 Palm St2BR,1BA$1.06
Hickory Creek Central1x1B1BR,1BA$1.31
Chateau NapoleonClassic 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
3026 Short St, Unit C3026 Short St1BR,1BA$1.21
Crossings1x1A1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson?

There are currently 544 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, LA with pricing that ranges from $735 to $9,250. There are also 134 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson ranging from $595 to $8,250.

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 $8,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,248.

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 $5,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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