
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, NJ from $1,600 (26 Rentals)
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Brentwood Gardens

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Avalon Wharton

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Waterfall Village

Center Grove Village

Meridia Transit Plaza

The View At Mine Hill
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10 N. Main

33 Bassett Ave

23 Mohawk Ave

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3177 NJ-94

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19 Savage Rd
Jefferson, NJ 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 | $2,312 | $1,920 | $2,750 |
Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,401 | $1,600 | $3,905 |
Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,421 | $1,950 | $4,680 |
Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,891 | $2,800 | $4,795 |
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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 $1,639. Gateways at Randolph in the Downtown Dover neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,805. 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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NETCONG HEIGHTS | SPECIAL - One Bedroom First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,639 |
Gateways at Randolph | RESIDENCE TYPE A | 1BR,1BA | $1,805 |
Center Grove Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
The View At Mine Hill | 1 Bed + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Meridia Transit Plaza | 1B2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,060 |
Mt. Arlington Gardens Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 1,000 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
Avalon Wharton | S1L | Studio,1BA | $2,225 |
10 N. Main | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,255 |
Kinnelon Ridge | $3.36/sq.ft. - The Devon | 1BR,1BA | $2,270 |
Parc At Roxbury | Falcon | 1BR,1BA | $2,332 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, NJ and Nearby
As of July 11, 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 Evergreen Model at Estling Village starting at $3,350 with a $2.88 price per square foot . 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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Mountain Ridge at Sussex | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Estling Village | Evergreen | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.88 |
Mt. Arlington Gardens Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 1,100 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Rock Pointe | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Woodmont West at Mt. Arlington | Malibu | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Parc At Roxbury | Falcon | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Boulders at Rockaway | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
The View At Mine Hill | 1 Bed + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
NETCONG HEIGHTS | SPECIAL - One Bedroom First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Center Grove Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 $1,639 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 $2,295 at Meridia Transit Plaza.
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