Homes for Rent in Jefferson, OH

Close to 3,200 people live in Jefferson, located in the heart of Ohio’s Wine Country. "Jefferson Village is small-town America,” says Steven Murphy, village administrator. “It’s 2.5 square miles of green space, century homes and family owned businesses.” The seat of Ashtabula County, Jefferson hosts the annual fair and has one stop along the Covered Bridge Trail, which goes through 19 covered bridges in Ashtabula. Lake Erie is less than 15 miles away. Shaded sidewalks line most roads in Jefferson, where most properties have less than an acre of land. “We have a certified historical district,” Murphy says. “Downtown ties into the century homes that surround it.” Many of the oldest homes date back to the 19th century, including Colonial Revivals, Craftsman and Italianate styles. There are also several mid-to-late 20th-century residences, like ranch-style houses and bilevels, and New Traditional homes and condos. Prices generally range from $120,000 to $360,000, while manufactured houses have sold for $20,000 to $50,000. Jefferson Area Local Schools serve the village. Jefferson Elementary and Jefferson Area Junior High Schools receive a C-plus from Niche, while Jefferson Area High