Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, IA from $500 (6 Rentals)
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Jefferson County, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jefferson County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $809 | $800 | $818 |
Jefferson County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $849 | $800 | $899 |
Jefferson County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $870 | $845 | $895 |
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Cheapest Available Jefferson County Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Louden Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, IA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $0.90 price per square foot 409 W Hempstead Ave Model at 409 W Hempstead Ave, Unit A in the starting from $895. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Louden Lofts starting at $800 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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409 W Hempstead Ave, Unit A | 409 W Hempstead Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Louden Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
705 Church St, Unit 1 | 705 Church St | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson County?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson County is which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Jefferson County costs $870.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson County?
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 292 regular apartments in Jefferson County 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 County?
Cheap apartments in Jefferson County have an average cost of $411 which is $459 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson County.
Expert Rental Resources
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