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Jefferson, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at NETCONG HEIGHTS in the Andover Ridge neighborhood priced from $1,790. 69 King St in the Downtown Dover neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NETCONG HEIGHTSOne Bedroom Second Floor1BR,1BA$1,790
69 King St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Gateways at RandolphRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,805
Randolph Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,825
Country Village1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1,875
Mt. Arlington Gardens Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 1,000 sqft1BR,1BA$1,900
Center Grove Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,910
10 N. MainA21BR,1BA$1,971
Hillside GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,995
Pinefield ManorRENOVATED KITCHEN & BATHROOM1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, NJ and Nearby

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $2.68 price per square foot $2.68/sq.ft. - Three Bedroom with Basement Model at Pondview Estates in the starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Mountain Ridge at Sussex starting at $2,600 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Briar Crest at Crystal Springs 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.
Pondview Estates$2.68/sq.ft. - Three Bedroom with Basement3BR,2BA$2.68
Mountain Ridge at Sussex2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.88
Parc At RoxburyOwl2BR,2BA$2.38
Rock Pointe1BR1BR,1BA$2.41
Mt. Arlington Gardens Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 1,000 sqft1BR,1BA$1.90
Hillside GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Quaker VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.35
Woodmont West at Mt. ArlingtonBerkeley1BR,1BA$2.61
Randolph Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.43
NETCONG HEIGHTSOne Bedroom Second Floor1BR,1BA$2.39

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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 $1,790 at NETCONG HEIGHTS.

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 $1,995 at Hillside Gardens.

What is the most affordable Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pondview Estates and starts from $3,825.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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