Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, NC from $500 (39 Rentals)

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property at 519 E Main St

$425

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Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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519 E Main St

JeffersonNC28640
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Holston View
$900 - $1,065
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Holston View

125 Sierra PlBristol, VA 24201
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Waterford Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterford Place

4000 N Center StHickory, NC 28601
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property at 5907 Lee Hwy

$999 - $1,125

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$1,095
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5907 Lee Hwy

AtkinsVA24311
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Stadium View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stadium View Apartments

526 Stadium DrBoone, NC 28607
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property at 952 Beverly Dr

$1,200

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952 Beverly Dr

AbingdonVA24210

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Jefferson, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Marion Manor priced from $534. 197 Old US Highway 321 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marion Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$534
197 Old US Highway 321Standard Studio EfficiencyStudio,1BA$725
Green Mountain Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$835
Forrest Edge TownhomesForrest Edge Townhomes! - Roommate Matching Bed...4BR,4BA$840
Holston View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
Deer Run Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,150
Willow Run2/2.50 - B42BR,2BA$1,200
171 Leola St2 Beds / 1Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Bristol Square2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,219
Waterford PlaceDartmouth2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, NC and Nearby

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3bed/3bath with Den Model at Turtle Creek West Apartments in the starting from $885. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Shelby Heights starting at $1,300 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Outer Bristol 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.
Turtle Creek West Apartments3bed/3bath with Den3BR,3BA$0.71
Shelby HeightsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
Huntington Park ApartmentsTHREE BEDROOM GARDEN LARGE3BR,2BA$1.16
The Villas at Pebble Creek2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.09
Positive Way ApartmentsPositive Way3BR,2BA$0.70
Willow Run2/2.50 - B42BR,2.5BA$1.25
180 Hidden Shadows Dr2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.78
The Finmore at 241B12BR,2BA$1.12
Green Mountain Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Marion Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.80

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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 197 Old US Highway 321 listed at $725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment is $534 at Marion Manor.

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 $647 at Marion Manor.

What is the most affordable Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Shelby Heights and starts from $1,300.

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