
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, SD from $600 (28 Rentals)
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Valley Park Apartments

Interstate Apartments

River Valley Apartments
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Clifton Estates

301 E Klug Ave

Indian Hills

Urbane 1220

Copper Flats

Horizon Apartments

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Country Club Apartments

Wellington At The Dunes

1308 Galeta Ave, Unit A

Ridge Oaks

The Arbors

Pearl Street

Barrington Park by Broadmoor

Bekins Luxury Lofts
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625 Beck Ave

15 Franklin St

1458 S Linn St

507 W 20th St
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1029 Kim Ln

1005 S 4th St
Jefferson, SD 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 | $935 | $695 | $1,095 |
Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,074 | $785 | $1,635 |
Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $900 | $1,995 |
Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $1,000 | $1,510 |
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson, SD is a 1 Bed unit found at River Valley Apartments priced from $850. Urbane 1220 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $893. 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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River Valley Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Urbane 1220 | Acadian | Studio,1BA | $893 |
Horizon Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Lincoln Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Wellington At The Dunes | Open living space + spacious master with vaulte... | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
East Edge Apartments | Floyd and Dakota | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
Bekins Luxury Lofts | 1BR Small - BL | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
RiverPointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 753sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
2800 Flatwater Crossing Apartments | 1Bed/1Bath (2800 Flatwater) | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Northlake Apartments | Rushmore | 3BR,2BA | $1,076 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, SD and Nearby
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $0.93 price per square foot Rushmore Model at Northlake Apartments in the starting from $1,076. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Dakota Prairie Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.15 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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Northlake Apartments | Rushmore | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Dakota Prairie Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Woodland Hills Townhomes | 2 Bed, 2 Bath - Alderwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Dakota 303 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Bluebird Flats | Louis | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Horizon Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Lincoln Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
RiverPointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 744sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Wellington At The Dunes | Open living space + spacious master with vaulte... | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
River Valley Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Getting Around Jefferson, SD
Walk Score®
16 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
27 / 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 $850 at River Valley 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 $900 at Horizon Apartments.
What is the most affordable Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northlake Apartments and starts from $1,076.
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