
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (32 Rentals)
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Paloma's Apartments

3254 Plum St

Cedar Creek Villas

Cross Creek Apartments

Riverbank Apartments

Villas On The Hill

The Grove on Lane

525 Talbot Ave

3304 Phyllis St, Unit Apt 2

View on the River

Lofts at Murray Hill

3146 Post St

3329 Mayflower St
Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,191 | $793 | $2,099 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $860 | $2,900 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,120 | $2,265 |
Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $1,248 | $1,534 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Jacksonville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Paloma's Apartments priced from $795. Cross Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Paloma's Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Cross Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
Riverbank Apartments | RENOVATED MODERN 1 BED 1 BATH - Call our leasin... | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
Villas On The Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Kabana Cove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
Madelyn Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 50% | 2BR,2BA | $961 |
Samson Equities | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
View on the River | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, FL
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.17 price per square foot 5615 San Juan Ave Model at 5615 San Juan Ave in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cedar Creek Villas starting at $1,045 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Normandy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5615 San Juan Ave | 5615 San Juan Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Infinity Magnolia 2, LLC | 2 BED / 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
The Grove on Lane | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Kabana Cove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
1688 Fair St | 1688 Fair St | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
View on the River | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Madelyn Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Paloma's Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Cross Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, Jacksonville, FL
Ranked #90
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 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 Hillcrest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Paloma's Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $1,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?
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 139 regular apartments in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $761 which is $789 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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