
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, MA from $300 (63 Rentals)
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1592 Main St, Unit First Floor, Unit First Floor

Eastview Apartments

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Colton Apartments

Bancroft On The Grid

New Park on the Grid

Catharine Street Apartments

Park Plaza on the Grid

Portside on the Grid

40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave
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Stratton Hill Park Apartments

Portland on the Grid

Sutton Estates

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Ledgewood Court Apartments

Junction Shop Lofts

Poet Hill Place

Plantation Towers

Arrowpoint at Mill Street

Kelley Square Lofts

48 Maple St
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The Revington

Courthouse Lofts

Sheridan Apartments

Lofts at Lancaster Mills

100 Wall St

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The 6Hundred

Royal Worcester Apartments

Green Hill Park Apartments Worcester

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Altitude

The Kiln
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145 Front at City Square

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Highland West

50 Adams St

Alexan Quin

The Cove

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Audubon Plantation Ridge

The Fairways

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Edge Worcester

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Aria on the Row

30 Fairview Ave, Unit APT 1
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Halstead Holden

Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community

Aurora Apartments

Merrick at the Square

Torrey Factory Lofts

Sudbury Street Lofts

176 Maple Ave, Unit 2-1, Unit 2-1

44 Byron St

33 Hermon

70 Shrewsbury Green Dr
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Jefferson, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Studio Apartments | $1,835 | $1,200 | $2,315 |
| Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,279 | $1,400 | $3,125 |
| Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,886 | $1,737 | $4,400 |
| Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,921 | $2,540 | $7,557 |
| Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,412 | $3,245 | $3,580 |
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson, MA is a Studio unit found at Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community in the Elm Park neighborhood priced from $1,309. Bancroft On The Grid in the West Tatnuck neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | Grove - Studio Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,309 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Catharine Street Apartments | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Portside on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Park Plaza on the Grid | WS200 | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| 40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,446 |
| Eastview Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Ledgewood Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Stratton Hill Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Poet Hill Place | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, MA and Nearby
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Courthouse Lofts in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Lofts at Lancaster Mills starting at $2,045 with a $1.19 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Courthouse Lofts | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.61 |
| Lofts at Lancaster Mills | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 92 on North Main | A225 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Halstead Holden | B2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| 100 Wall St | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Highland West | Auburn | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Green Hill Park Apartments Worcester | The Emerald Updated | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Plantation Towers | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Ledgewood Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | Grove - Studio Income Restricted | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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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 Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community listed at $1,309.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment is $1,400 at Catharine Street 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 $1,684 at Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community.
What is the most affordable Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Courthouse Lofts and starts from $2,900.
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