Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $700 (14 Rentals)
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The Element at River Pointe

Island Pointe Apartments

River City Place

The Marley at Trout River

The Ansley

Mission Pointe

3052 Trout River Blvd

9115 Madison Ave
Highlands, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highlands Studio Apartments | $845 | $800 | $890 |
Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $870 | $1,815 |
Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $1,124 | $2,652 |
Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $1,281 | $3,724 |
Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $1,539 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highlands Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Park at River City | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Breakwater Studios | The Del Mar | Studio,1BA | $800 |
The Element at River Pointe | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
Island Pointe Apartments | St.Thomas | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
River City Place | Move 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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North Pointe Residences | Windrose | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Pointe Grand on Main | 2 Bedroom-3rd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Jasmine | Flat | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Avenue 1601 | 2br/1.5bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
The Park at River City | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
River City Place | Move In For Just $399 + Your Deposit! | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Mission Pointe | The Branchwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
The Element at River Pointe | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Island Pointe Apartments | St.Thomas | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Monaco Arms | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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
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 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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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