
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bowden Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $700 (29 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Bowden area of Jacksonville.


Mount Carmel Gardens- A 62+ Community

San Jose Towers

Madison Manor Apartments

Arbor Place Apartments

Glenwood Apartments

Summer Glen Apartments

Kings Trail Apartment Homes

The Village at San Jose Apartments
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Park @ 7200

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Bowden, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bowden?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bowden Studio Apartments | $1,099 | $765 | $1,525 |
Bowden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $700 | $2,424 |
Bowden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,643 | $900 | $3,012 |
Bowden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $1,195 | $3,615 |
Bowden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,042 | $1,674 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bowden Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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Cheapest Available Bowden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bowden area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Mount Carmel Gardens- A 62+ Community priced from $765. Madison Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Bowden apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mount Carmel Gardens- A 62+ Community | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $765 |
Madison Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
Heron Walk | The Mallard | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Kings Trail Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,011 |
The Village at San Jose Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
Park Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 850 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Mirage at Southpoint | MAS A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
University Square Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,050 |
Park @ 7200 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
Arbor Place Apartments | Maple Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bowden, FL
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bowden area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at San Jose in the in the Lakewood neighborhood starting from $1,359. The second greatest value Bowden apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath 1050 Sq. Ft. Model at Park Place Apartments starting at $1,310 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bowden apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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San Jose | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
Park Place Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath 1050 Sq. Ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Jackson Palms | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Prospect Heights Apartments | B1-Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
University Square Apartments | 1 Bed - Fully Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Arbor Place Apartments | Maple Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Mirage at Southpoint | MAS A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Kings Trail Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Heron Walk | The Mallard | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Madison Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Getting Around the Bowden Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bowden Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bowden?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bowden is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bowden?
The cheapest apartment in Bowden is Mount Carmel Gardens- A 62+ Community which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Bowden costs $2,047.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bowden?
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 38 regular apartments in Bowden 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 Bowden?
Cheap apartments in Bowden have an average cost of $299 which is $1,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bowden.
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