
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, NC from $500 (22 Rentals)
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Birchwood Apartment Homes
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The Villas at Lavinder Lane

Stafford Street Village

The Villas at Island Road

Bristol Square Apartments
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Argyle Place

Wellington Place

Blue Bell at Lenoir Mills

The Villas at Pebble Creek

The Bungalow

Huntington Park Apartments
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252 Wilcox Dr

151 Glen Oaks Rd
Jefferson, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jefferson Studio Apartments | $1,574 | $800 | $1,844 |
Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $550 | $2,100 |
Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $880 | $3,000 |
Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $809 | $2,469 |
Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,142 | $555 | $2,800 |
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Birchwood Apartment Homes priced from $910. Bristol Square Apartments in the Outer Bristol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $989. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Birchwood Apartment Homes | 2 BR/1BA W/VANITY | 2BR,1BA | $910 |
Bristol Square Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
Shelby Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
The Villas at Lavinder Lane | 1 Bedroom with Main Level Garage | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Huntington Park Apartments | TWO BEDROOM GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, NC and Nearby
As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $0.77 price per square foot C3 Cottage Model at Highpointe in the starting from $1,040. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 2BR/2BA Creek Crossing Model at Twin Oaks Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $0.98 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Highpointe | C3 Cottage | 3BR,3BA | $0.77 |
Twin Oaks Apartments | 2BR/2BA Creek Crossing | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Boone Student Living | HC-C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.67 |
The Finmore at 241 | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.87 |
197 Old US Highway 321 | Cedar Chalet | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.67 |
The Villas at Pebble Creek | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Meadowood Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA (Townhome) RENOVATED | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
The Village of Meadowview | v2-1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Huntington Park Apartments | TWO BEDROOM GARDEN | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
Birchwood Apartment Homes | 2 BR/1BA W/VANITY | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Getting Around Jefferson, NC
Walk Score®
22 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
10 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment is $989 at Bristol Square 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 $910 at Birchwood Apartment Homes.
What is the most affordable Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Huntington Park Apartments and starts from $1,660.
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