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property at 417 N Liberty St

417 N Liberty St

JacksonvilleFL32202

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1334 Barnett St

JacksonvilleFL32209
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Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jacksonville, FL

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jacksonville, FL area range in price from $486 to $8,539 with an overall median price of $2,260. The three Jacksonville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Paxon at $850, 29th Chase at $750, and Municipal Golf Course at $681. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jacksonville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Paxon$850$8501
29th Chase$950$7504
Municipal Golf Course$1,050$681104
Mid-Westside$1,083$68165
Allendale$1,108$79516
Magnolia Gardens$1,147$79528
Brentwood$1,150$8008
Royal Terrace$1,199$75045
Avenues$1,294$1,2444
Tallulah-North Shore$1,307$750141

Cheapest Available Jacksonville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Golden Shores of Jacksonville in the Arlington neighborhood priced from $403. Patriot Spring on Market in the Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $516. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jacksonville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden Shores of JacksonvilleLake studioStudio,1BA$403
Patriot Spring on Market0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$516
Patriot Spring1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$614
Shore HouseE1Studio,1BA$650
Eastside Garden2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$681
Boat HouseE1Studio,1BA$687
French Courtyard1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$742
StardustE1Studio,1BA$750
Mount Carmel Gardens- A 62+ CommunityEfficiencyStudio,1BA$765
MiramarA11BR,1BA$779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jacksonville, FL

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jacksonville area is the $0.70 price per square foot Flats Model at Jackson Commons in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $955. The second greatest value Jacksonville apartment is the 3x2 Model at Club at Charter Pointe starting at $1,375 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jacksonville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jackson CommonsFlats2BR,2BA$0.70
Club at Charter Pointe3x23BR,2BA$1.04
1753 Tyler street, Unit 1753 Tyler St1753 Tyler street2BR,1BA$1.07
Savannah Springs Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.05
Kabana CoveB12BR,1BA$1.06
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
The Park at River City1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.97
Patriot Spring2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Eastside Terrace3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$1.05
Eastside Garden3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$1.05

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Jacksonville Overview

Geographically Jacksonville, Florida is one of the largest cities in the continental United States with an area of over 840 square miles meaning there is plenty of room for those who make their home among the many wonderful Jacksonville apartments. Located in northeast Florida where the St. Johns River meets the Atlantic Ocean, this city is an attractive place to call home because of its status as a major regional business center, a mild climate, access to beaches, and a wide variety of cultural offerings.

Why live in Jacksonville, FL?

Jacksonville's strong economy as a regional business center is one of the biggest reasons that Jacksonville is such an attractive location. Job opportunities, reasonable cost of living, and a high quality of life brought by Jacksonville's strong economy have contributed greatly to the city's overall growth. It's an ideal location in northeast Florida with easy access to beaches is another one of the city's great attractions. Jacksonville has one of the nation's largest urban park systems, and an abundance of cultural and recreational resources, making it a very attractive place to consider calling home.

Jacksonville, FL
Population: 903,889

Ranked #12

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Jacksonville, FL

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jacksonville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jacksonville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jacksonville is under $779.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jacksonville?

The cheapest apartment in Jacksonville is Patriot Spring which is listed at $614, while the average apartment in Jacksonville costs $2,260.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jacksonville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,794 regular apartments in Jacksonville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jacksonville?

Cheap apartments in Jacksonville have an average cost of $346 which is $1,914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jacksonville.

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