Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, IL from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Woodlawn Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Village

706 Green StWoodlawn, IL 62898
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Tanglewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tanglewood Apartments

4200 Westwood DrMount Vernon, IL 62864
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906 Cleveland
1 Bedroom Apartments

906 Cleveland

906 ClevelandMount Vernon, IL 62864
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715 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

715 Main St

715 Main StMount Vernon, IL 62864

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716 North St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

716 North St

716 North StMount Vernon, IL 62864
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Lincolnshire Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincolnshire Manor

4233 Lincolnshire DrMount Vernon, IL 62864
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3 Unit
1 Bedroom Apartments

3 Unit

1717 N Main StMount Vernon, IL 62864

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Cheapest Available Jefferson County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westmont Apartments2x12BR,1BA$975
Renaissance HillsA11BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, IL

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Westmont Apartments in the starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the A1 Model at Renaissance Hills starting at $1,149 with a $1.84 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westmont Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.31
Renaissance HillsA11BR,1BA$1.84

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment is $1,149 at Renaissance Hills.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson County is starting from $975 at Westmont Apartments.

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