
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson City, MO from $400 (18 Rentals)
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Jefferson City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jefferson City Studio Apartments | $755 | $450 | $1,060 |
Jefferson City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $798 | $450 | $925 |
Jefferson City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $898 | $495 | $1,500 |
Jefferson City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,007 | $542 | $2,100 |
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Cheapest Available Jefferson City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Schrimpf Management priced from $450. Lakeside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Schrimpf Management | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $450 |
Lakeside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Cliffside | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson City, MO and Nearby
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson City area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Cliffside in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Jefferson City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Apartments Model at Schrimpf Management starting at $595 with a $0.48 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cliffside | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Schrimpf Management | 2 Bedroom Apartments | 2BR,2BA | $0.48 |
1006 Oak St, Unit B | 1006 Oak St | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Lakeside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Getting Around Jefferson City, MO
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson City Apartment is $450 at Schrimpf Management.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jefferson City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson City is starting from $495 at Schrimpf Management.
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