Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, NJ from $1,600 (33 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at NETCONG HEIGHTS in the Andover Ridge neighborhood priced from $1,790. Gateways at Randolph in the Downtown Dover neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NETCONG HEIGHTSOne Bedroom Second Floor1BR,1BA$1,790
Gateways at RandolphRESIDENCE TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,820
Country Village1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Center Grove Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,870
Shore Hill Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Meridia Transit Plaza1.5B41BR,1BA$2,050
Mt. Arlington Gardens Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 1,000 sqft1BR,1BA$2,075
Kinnelon Ridge$3.25/sq.ft. - The Devon1BR,1BA$2,099
The View At Mine Hill1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Avalon WhartonA21BR,1BA$2,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, NJ and Nearby

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $2.58 price per square foot $2.58/sq.ft. - Three Bedroom with Basement Model at Pondview Estates in the starting from $3,675. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Mountain Ridge at Sussex starting at $2,600 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Briar Crest at Crystal Springs neighborhood. 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.
Pondview Estates$2.58/sq.ft. - Three Bedroom with Basement3BR,2BA$2.58
Mountain Ridge at Sussex2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.88
Rock Pointe2BR2BR,2BA$2.57
Boulders at Rockaway2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.57
Woodmont West at Mt. ArlingtonMalibu1BR,1BA$2.58
Mt. Arlington Gardens Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 1,000 sqft1BR,1BA$2.08
Shore Hill Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
NETCONG HEIGHTSOne Bedroom Second Floor1BR,1BA$2.39
Center Grove Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.72
Country Village1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$2.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment is $1,790 at NETCONG HEIGHTS.

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 $2,200 at Meridia Transit Plaza.

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