Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, IA from $400 (29 Rentals)

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Walton Woods Apartments
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Walton Woods Apartments

1000 W Adams StJefferson, IA 50129
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Heartland Senior Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heartland Senior Housing

610 Central AveFort Dodge, IA 50501
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919 N 29th St
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919 N 29th St

919 N 29th StFort Dodge, IA 50501
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1429 Walton Dr
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1429 Walton Dr

1429 Walton DrAmes, IA 50014
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Jefferson, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson, IA is a Studio unit found at College Creek Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood priced from $670. Wyndsor Terrace in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$670
Wyndsor TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$740
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$895
William Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$920
2nd Avenue RowhomesDiscover Modern Living at Fort Dodge's Newest R...1BR,1BA$925
Fountainview1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
District 29 Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, IA and Nearby

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $0.53 price per square foot 3x3 Furnished Model at The Madison in the in the Fountainview neighborhood starting from $569. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the Villa Model at William Pointe by Kading starting at $920 with a $0.91 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.53
William Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$0.91
Cedar PointeVilla3BR,1BA$1.04
Twin Eagles by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$1.14
The Social West Ames®Cambridge A - Station3BR,2BA$0.54
Fountainview2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Western Hills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
839-841 Dickinson Ave3 BR/ 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.17
SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05

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50 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jefferson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jefferson is at College Creek Apartments listed at $670.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment is $745 at Western Hills 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 $845 at College Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at William Pointe by Kading and starts from $920.

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