Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Forest Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (32 Rentals)

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Palm Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Terrace

4646 Moncrief RdJacksonville, FL 32209
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1053 Kenmore St

JacksonvilleFL32208
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Normandy Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Apartments

8441 Helen TerJacksonville, FL 32208
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property at 1551 W 33rd St

1551 W 33rd St

JacksonvilleFL32209
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The Weldon
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Weldon

1650 Moncrief Vlg EJacksonville, FL 32209
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Capri Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Villa

4832 Main StJacksonville, FL 32206
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Linda Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linda Apartments

7420 Linda DrJacksonville, FL 32208
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Rosalind Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosalind Villas

1800 Edgewood AveJacksonville, FL 32208
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Steven Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Steven Apartments

26 E 59th StJacksonville, FL 32208
Senior Living
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property at 5634 Astor Pl

5634 Astor Pl

JacksonvilleFL32208

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Cheapest Available Lake Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Forest area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Breakwater Studios priced from $800. Cypress Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $916. Here are the most affordable Lake Forest apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Breakwater StudiosThe Del MarStudio,1BA$800
Cypress LandingTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$916
The AnsleyA11BR,1BA$919
Island Pointe ApartmentsSt.Thomas1BR,1BA$929
The Marley at Trout RiverA11BR,1BA$1,040
The Place at Capper Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,115
River City Place2/1 CLASSIC2BR,1BA$1,124
The Preserve Luxury ApartmentsAmelia - One Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,539

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, FL

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Forest area is the $1.20 price per square foot Move In For Just $599 + Your Deposit! Model at River City Place in the in the Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Lake Forest apartment is the Anna Maria - One Bedroom / One Bathroom Model at The Preserve Luxury Apartments starting at $1,599 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Lake Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River City PlaceMove In For Just $599 + Your Deposit!2BR,1BA$1.20
The Preserve Luxury ApartmentsAnna Maria - One Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.79
4304 Springfield Blvd, Unit 24304 Springfield Blvd2BR,1BA$1.25
Cypress LandingTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
The Place at Capper Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Island Pointe ApartmentsSt.Thomas1BR,1BA$1.37
The AnsleyA11BR,1BA$1.52
The Marley at Trout RiverA11BR,1BA$1.73
Breakwater StudiosThe Del MarStudio ,1BA$2.53

Getting Around the Lake Forest Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Forest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lake Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Forest is under $1,539.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Lake Forest is The Ansley which is listed at $919, while the average apartment in Lake Forest costs $1,640.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Forest?

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 10 regular apartments in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest?

Cheap apartments in Lake Forest have an average cost of $528 which is $1,112 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Forest.

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