Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, IA from $400 (32 Rentals)

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Walton Woods Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walton Woods Apartments

1000 W Adams StJefferson, IA 50129
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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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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 1 Bed unit found at Heartland Senior Housing priced from $437. The Social West Ames® in the Fountainview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $519. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heartland Senior Housing1BD/BA1BR,1BA$437
The Social West Ames®Watson - Station4BR,3BA$519
Valley Railroad Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$595
College Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$725
Wyndsor TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$740
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$825
Boone Park Apartments2BR Upper2BR,1BA$835
William Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, IA and Nearby

As of March 24, 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
Valley Railroad Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.62
Fountainview2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05
Boone Park Apartments2BR Upper2BR,1BA$1.16
Heartland Senior Housing1BD/BA1BR,1BA$0.73

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43 / 100

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Bike Score®

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 Wyndsor Terrace listed at $740.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment is $437 at Heartland Senior Housing.

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 $510 at Heartland Senior Housing.

What is the most affordable Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Social West Ames® and starts from $569.

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