Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $400 (64 Rentals)
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1420 Mt Herman St

2216 Spring Park Rd

1538-1540 Logan St

2113 Mt Herman St

417 N Liberty St

1716 Whitner St

1334 Barnett St

1431 W 18th St

1636 W 2nd St, Unit Top

2117 Mt Herman St, Unit 1st floor

2062 Post St

1330 Barnett St

2275 Atlantic Blvd

Houston Street Manor

2056 Post St

916 Childrens Way

1634 W 2nd St, Unit 1st fl

1821 N Pearl St

1631 Flagler Ave, Unit 1

123 W 6th St

762 Stockton St

The Towers of Jacksonville Affordable Senior

1803 W 11th St

1033 Franklin St

2157 Gilmore St

1738 Flagler Ave

1851 San Marco Blvd, Unit 1

2511-2513 Market St

11 East Forsyth Apartments

231 W 10th St

218 E Church St

Lofts at Jefferson Station

Preserve at St Nicholas

1753 Tyler street, Unit 1753 Tyler St

35 E 2nd St

3161 Belden Cir

311 W 17th St

925 Phillips St

1366 Bridier St

909 Cedar St
Downtown, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,462 | $750 | $2,357 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $745 | $3,542 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $681 | $4,580 |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $786 | $4,748 |
Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $837 | $837 | $837 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Patriot Spring on Market priced from $516. Patriot Spring has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $614. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Patriot Spring on Market | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $516 |
Patriot Spring | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $614 |
Eastside Garden | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $681 |
Eastside Terrace | 3BD/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $786 |
Kings Place Apartments | 2 Beds / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, FL
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Patriot Spring on Market in the in the Springfield neighborhood starting from $729. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 1753 Tyler street Model at 1753 Tyler street, Unit 1753 Tyler St starting at $1,175 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Patriot Spring on Market | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.50 |
1753 Tyler street, Unit 1753 Tyler St | 1753 Tyler street | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
720 E 3rd St | 720 E 3rd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1851 San Marco Blvd, Unit 1 | 1851 San Marco Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Houston Street Manor | B1-C | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Kings Place Apartments | 2 Beds / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
1634 W 2nd St, Unit 1st fl | 1634 W 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Patriot Spring | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Eastside Terrace | 3BD/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Eastside Garden | 3BD/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Jacksonville, FL
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown, Jacksonville, and the greater Jacksonville area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Patriot Spring which is listed at $614, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,585.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 45 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $519 which is $2,066 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
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