Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $700 (14 Rentals)

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Avenue 1601
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Avenue 1601

1601 Dunn AveJacksonville, FL 32218
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9115 Madison Ave

JacksonvilleFL32208
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Madison Woods Apartments
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Madison Woods Apartments

10970 Lem Turner RdJacksonville, FL 32218
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Highlands, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Jacksonville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Park at River City priced from $799. Breakwater Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at River City1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$799
Breakwater StudiosThe Del MarStudio,1BA$800
The Element at River Pointe1x11BR,1BA$870
Island Pointe ApartmentsSt.Thomas1BR,1BA$909
River City PlaceMove In For Just $399 + Your Deposit!1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, FL

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.20 price per square foot Windrose Model at North Pointe Residences in the in the Lincoln Villas neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 2 Bedroom-3rd Floor Model at Pointe Grand on Main starting at $1,454 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the First Coast Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North Pointe ResidencesWindrose3BR,2BA$1.20
Pointe Grand on Main2 Bedroom-3rd Floor2BR,2BA$1.24
JasmineFlat3BR,2BA$1.24
Avenue 16012br/1.5bath2BR,1.5BA$1.48
The Park at River City1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.97
River City PlaceMove In For Just $399 + Your Deposit!1BR,1BA$1.25
Mission PointeThe Branchwood1BR,1BA$1.56
The Element at River Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1.24
Island Pointe ApartmentsSt.Thomas1BR,1BA$1.34
Monaco ArmsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.54

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northern Jacksonville. 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, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Highlands Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands is The Park at River City which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $1,637.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands?

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 27 regular apartments in Highlands 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 Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Highlands have an average cost of $518 which is $1,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.

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