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El Tovar Apartments
320 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
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River Crest
9303 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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Eastpoint
1130 Holcomb StDetroit, MI 48214
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Village Park Apartments
1085 Van Dyke StDetroit, MI 48214
2544 Cadillac Blvd
DetroitMI48214
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Parker House Apartments
666 Parker StDetroit, MI 48214
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Jennings Senior Living
7815 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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The Coe at West Village
1462 Van Dyke StDetroit, MI 48214
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The Jefferson
9000 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
3550 St Clair St
DetroitMI48214
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City Club Apartments Lafayette Park
750 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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Beach Club Detroit
7702 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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3548 St Clair St
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Owen Park Apartments
825 Iroquois StDetroit, MI 48214
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Capitol Manor Apartments
1725 Van DykeDetroit, MI 48214
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Van Dyke Village Apartments
1775 Van Dyke StDetroit, MI 48214
8900 Jefferson Ave
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Jefferson, Detroit, MI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Studio Apartments | $818 | $645 | $1,100 |
| Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,059 | $810 | $1,830 |
| Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $825 | $2,580 |
| Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,245 | $3,790 |
| Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at El Tovar Apartments priced from $645. Eastpoint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Tovar Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $645 |
| Eastpoint | Studio 1 Bathroom - 1130 Holcomb | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Jennings Senior Living | Model2A | 2BR,1BA | $934 |
| The Coe at West Village | The Ford | Studio,1BA | $936 |
| The Jefferson | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| City Club Apartments Lafayette Park | A4 Aff | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Alden Towers | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 703 Parker St | Parker #3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Owen Park Apartments | Single | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Beach Club Detroit | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,082 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, MI
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.68 price per square foot Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the Model2A Model at Jennings Senior Living starting at $934 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Gold Coast neighborhood. 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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| River Place | Rooftop - 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Jennings Senior Living | Model2A | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Van Dyke Village Apartments | 2B 940 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Beach Club Detroit | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Owen Park Apartments | Double | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Grayhaven Marina Village | The Spinnaker Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Alden Towers | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Parker House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Coe at West Village | The Ford | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
| El Tovar Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson is under $1,082.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson is Eastpoint which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Jefferson costs $3,414.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 37 regular apartments in Jefferson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jefferson?
Cheap apartments in Jefferson have an average cost of $261 which is $3,153 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson.
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