Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Jacksonville Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (58 Rentals)

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property at 417 N Liberty St

417 N Liberty St

JacksonvilleFL32202

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property at 3610 Boulevard

3610 Boulevard

JacksonvilleFL32206
property at 135 E 17th St

135 E 17th St

JacksonvilleFL32206
property at 311 W Ashley St

311 W Ashley St

JacksonvilleFL32202
property at 909 Cedar St

909 Cedar St

JacksonvilleFL32207
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Eagle Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Pointe

5611 Holly Bell DrJacksonville, FL 32277
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Patriot Spring
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Patriot Spring

1411 N Jefferson StJacksonville, FL 32209
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1110 Caliente Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1110 Caliente Dr

1110 Caliente DrJacksonville, FL 32211
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East Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Jacksonville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Jacksonville 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 East Jacksonville apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriot Spring on Market0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$516
Patriot Spring1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$614
Eastside Garden2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$681
Eastside Terrace3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$786
Tree HouseA1 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$820
La PalmaA11BR,1BA$850
Oasis At San Marco1 BR1BR,1BA$997

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Jacksonville, FL

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East 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 East Jacksonville apartment is the 931 Cedar St Model at 931 Cedar St, Unit 2 starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Jacksonville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jackson CommonsFlats2BR,2BA$0.70
931 Cedar St, Unit 2931 Cedar St1BR,1BA$1.30
Houston Street ManorB1-E2BR,2BA$1.10
Lofts at CathedralJackson1BR,1BA$1.09
1631 Flagler Ave, Unit 11631 Flagler Ave1BR,1BA$1.22
Patriot Spring2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
2006 Utah Ave, Unit 42006 Utah Ave2BR,1BA$1.23
Eastside Terrace3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$1.05
Tree HouseA1 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.09
Eastside Garden3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$1.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #28

Among neighborhoods in Jacksonville, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Florida including East Jacksonville, Jacksonville, and the greater Jacksonville area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the East Jacksonville Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 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 East Jacksonville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Jacksonville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Jacksonville is under $997.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Jacksonville?

The cheapest apartment in East Jacksonville is Patriot Spring which is listed at $614, while the average apartment in East Jacksonville costs $2,062.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 43 regular apartments in East 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 East Jacksonville?

Cheap apartments in East Jacksonville have an average cost of $495 which is $1,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Jacksonville.

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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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.