
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, ME from $800 (29 Rentals)
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Edgewater Village

Bradford Commons

Hathaway Creative Center

Appleton Apartments

Princeton Pines

Summerhaven Apartments
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Lombard Estate

Orchard Park Apartments

Princeton on Back Cove

Cedarwoods Apartments

347 Ridge Road

13 Center St

6-8 Union St
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36 Monroe St

17 Mechanic St

Riverview - Maine

23 Clinton Ave

95 Main St

The Bellamy

102 Knox St
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36 Prospect St

109 Birch St

8 Lasalle St

117 Pierce St

1 Jefferson St

20 Academy St

6 Osborne St
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1337 Hammond St
Jefferson, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Studio Apartments | $2,100 | $1,000 | $3,685 |
| Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,141 | $850 | $3,575 |
| Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $1,000 | $3,500 |
| Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $1,750 | $3,400 |
| Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $2,836 | $3,499 |
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at Mountain View Apartments priced from $850. Edgewater Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $851. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Edgewater Village | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Appleton Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Summerhaven Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Riverview - Maine | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| 23 Clinton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Lombard Estate | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Cedarwoods Apartments | 2 Bedroom (units 9-64) | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Mount Auburn Apartments | One Bedroom-AA | 1BR,1BA | $1,428 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, ME and Nearby
As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.54 price per square foot Apartment Model at Old County Estates in the in the Downtown Bangor neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Upgraded Model at Atlantic Townhouse Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old County Estates | Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| Atlantic Townhouse Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Stable Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Heritage Hillside Apartments | 9 Heritage Drive | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Lombard Estate | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 7-9 Irene St | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Rivers Edge | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Cedarwoods Apartments | 2 Bedroom (units 89-112) | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Riverview - Maine | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 23 Clinton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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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 Appleton Apartments listed at $1,050.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment is $850 at Mountain View 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 $1,025 at Mountain View Apartments.
What is the most affordable Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lombard Estate and starts from $1,750.
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