Cheap Homes for Rent in Jefferson, NC from $400 (10 Rentals)

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property at 519 E Main St

$425

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$425

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$425

Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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519 E Main St

JeffersonNC28640
property at 5907 Lee Hwy

$999 - $1,125

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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5907 Lee Hwy

AtkinsVA24311
property at 952 Beverly Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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952 Beverly Dr

AbingdonVA24210

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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

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
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
Deer Run Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
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 Jefferson

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, NC with pricing that ranges from $534 to $3,400. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson ranging from $425 to $10,487.

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 $425 to $10,487 with an average monthly rent of $1,856.

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 $699 to $3,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $749.

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