
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jacksonville Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $700 (19 Rentals)
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Houston Street Manor

Lofts at Cathedral

218 E Church St
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The Landings at San Marco

Lofts at Jefferson Station

311 W Ashley St, Unit West Ashley

311 W Ashley St
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863 Ionia St

Union Terminal Warehouse

The Residences at Barnett
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Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Jacksonville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Jacksonville Studio Apartments | $1,665 | $967 | $2,010 |
Downtown Jacksonville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $725 | $2,800 |
Downtown Jacksonville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $1,083 | $3,750 |
Downtown Jacksonville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,181 | $2,635 | $3,875 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Jacksonville Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Jacksonville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Jacksonville area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Lofts at Cathedral priced from $967. The Landings at San Marco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jacksonville apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lofts at Cathedral | Ashley | Studio,1BA | $967 |
The Landings at San Marco | 1 BR, 1 BA - Original | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Houston Street Manor | B1-E | 2BR,2BA | $1,083 |
11 East Forsyth Apartments | The Brady | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
Union Terminal Warehouse | Libby | Studio,1BA | $1,339 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jacksonville, FL
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jacksonville area is the $2.84 price per square foot Ballard Model at Union Terminal Warehouse in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $2,935. The second greatest value Downtown Jacksonville apartment is the B1-E Model at Houston Street Manor starting at $1,083 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Jacksonville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Union Terminal Warehouse | Ballard | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
Houston Street Manor | B1-E | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
One Riverside | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
The Landings at San Marco | 1 BR, 1 BA - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
River House | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
SoBA Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
11 East Forsyth Apartments | The Pritchard | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
The Residences at Barnett | The Jackson | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Lofts at Cathedral | Ashley | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Jacksonville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Jacksonville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Jacksonville is under $1,560.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Jacksonville?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Jacksonville is Lofts at Cathedral which is listed at $1,030, while the average apartment in Downtown Jacksonville costs $3,027.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 3 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Jacksonville?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Jacksonville have an average cost of $104 which is $2,923 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Jacksonville.
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