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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 Gateways at Randolph in the Downtown Dover neighborhood priced from $1,805. Center Grove Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateways at RandolphRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,805
Center Grove Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Meridia Transit Plaza1B31BR,1BA$2,025
Quaker VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Mt. Arlington Gardens Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 1,000 sqft1BR,1BA$2,200
10 N. MainA11BR,1BA$2,255
Kinnelon Ridge$3.36/sq.ft. - The Devon1BR,1BA$2,270
Avalon BoontonAM19-775-1st1BR,1BA$2,310
Avalon WhartonS1LStudio,1BA$2,385
The View At Mine HillOne Bed + Den One & Half Bath1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, NJ and Nearby

As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Mountain Ridge at Sussex in the in the Briar Crest at Crystal Springs neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the Zuma Model at Woodmont West at Mt. Arlington starting at $3,030 with a $2.40 price per square foot . 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.
Mountain Ridge at Sussex2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.88
Woodmont West at Mt. ArlingtonZuma2BR,2BA$2.40
Parc At RoxburyOwl2BR,2BA$2.44
Mt. Arlington Gardens Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,100 sqft2BR,1BA$2.31
The Carriage ClubJ2BR,2BA$2.53
Pondview Estates$3.03/sq.ft. - One Bedroom with Basement1BR,1.5BA$2.70
Rock Pointe1BR1BR,1BA$2.81
Quaker VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46
The View At Mine HillOne Bed + Den One & Half Bath1BR,1.5BA$2.86
Center Grove Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76

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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 $1,805 at Gateways at Randolph.

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 $2,220 at Meridia Transit Plaza.

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Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.