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1666 N Myrtle Ave, Unit 1
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1666 N Myrtle Ave, Unit 1

1666 N Myrtle AveJacksonville, FL 32209
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Mirage at Southpoint
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Mirage at Southpoint

3530-3541 Victoria Park RdJacksonville, FL 32216
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Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jacksonville, FL

Pricing Updated: 07/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Jacksonville, FL area range in price from $365 to $115,000 with an overall median price of $4,254. The three Jacksonville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Moncrief Park at $800, Magnolia Gardens at $800, and Grand Park at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jacksonville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Moncrief Park$917$80013
Magnolia Gardens$924$80023
Grand Park$925$65041
Royal Terrace$932$74537
Glynlea Grove Park$1,000$8503
29th Chase$1,012$8503
Brentwood$1,045$7005
Crystal Springs$1,066$9504
New Town$1,100$6506
Mid-Westside$1,150$65017

Cheapest Available Jacksonville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Siegel Select Jacksonville/Orange Park in the Orange Park neighborhood priced from $365. Patriot Spring on Market in the Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $516. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jacksonville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Select Jacksonville/Orange ParkStudio R / Studio Weekly RateStudio,1BA$365
Patriot Spring on Market0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$516
343 E 1st St#2Studio,1BA$600
Patriot Spring1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$614
5140 River Bluff Lane0/1Studio,1BA$665
Prospect HeightsB1C2BR,1BA$749
Golden Shores of JacksonvilleLake studioStudio,1BA$757
ManchesterStudio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$760
Vivo Living JacksonvilleStudioStudio,1BA$769

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jacksonville, FL

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jacksonville area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3x3 Flat Model at Jackson Commons in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $945. The second greatest value Jacksonville apartment is the 2779 Post St Model at 2779 Post St, Unit 2777 post st jacksonville starting at $1,195 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jacksonville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jackson Commons3x3 Flat3BR,3BA$0.70
2779 Post St, Unit 2777 post st jacksonville2779 Post St2BR,1BA$1.00
The Breakers3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.91
Cedar Creek Villas2 Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Park Place Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath 1050 Sq. Ft.2BR,2BA$0.98
853 McDuff Ave S, Unit 853 Mcduff Ave S Unit 1853 McDuff Ave S1BR,1BA$0.90
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.96
3818 Almeda St, Unit A3818 Almeda St2BR,1BA$1.02
Arco Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.02
Patriot Spring2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89

Jacksonville Student Housing Guide: Where to Rent Near UNF, JU, FSCJ and EWU

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Jacksonville Overview

Geographically Jacksonville, Florida is one of the largest cities in the continental United States with an area of over 840 square miles meaning there is plenty of room for those who make their home among the many wonderful Jacksonville apartments. Located in northeast Florida where the St. Johns River meets the Atlantic Ocean, this city is an attractive place to call home because of its status as a major regional business center, a mild climate, access to beaches, and a wide variety of cultural offerings.

Why live in Jacksonville, FL?

Jacksonville's strong economy as a regional business center is one of the biggest reasons that Jacksonville is such an attractive location. Job opportunities, reasonable cost of living, and a high quality of life brought by Jacksonville's strong economy have contributed greatly to the city's overall growth. It's an ideal location in northeast Florida with easy access to beaches is another one of the city's great attractions. Jacksonville has one of the nation's largest urban park systems, and an abundance of cultural and recreational resources, making it a very attractive place to consider calling home.

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If you're looking for a great place to live that's near the water and has major employers, Jacksonville should be on your list. There are many great neighborhoods and places to live, along with shopping, dining and many amenities.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jacksonville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jacksonville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jacksonville is under $769.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jacksonville?

The cheapest apartment in Jacksonville is Patriot Spring which is listed at $614, while the average apartment in Jacksonville costs $4,254.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 3,446 regular apartments in 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 Jacksonville?

Cheap apartments in Jacksonville have an average cost of $455 which is $3,799 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jacksonville.

Expert Rental Resources

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