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135 E 17th St

JacksonvilleFL32206

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Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jacksonville, FL

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jacksonville, FL area range in price from $634 to $10,580 with an overall median price of $2,104. The three Jacksonville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Magnolia Gardens at $650, Moncrief Park at $650, and New Town 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
Magnolia Gardens$932$65015
Moncrief Park$932$6507
New Town$975$6505
Royal Terrace$997$65033
Allendale$999$7954
Mid-Westside$999$65012
Municipal Golf Course$999$65047
Grand Park$1,021$65030
45th Moncrief$1,165$65058
Brentwood$1,200$80014

Cheapest Available Jacksonville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Patriot Spring on Market in the Springfield neighborhood priced from $516. Patriot Spring in the Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $614. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jacksonville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriot Spring on Market0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$516
Patriot Spring1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$614
Shore HouseE2Studio,1BA$649
MiramarA11BR,1BA$679
Eastside Garden2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$681
Boat HouseE1Studio,1BA$687
Golden Shores of JacksonvilleLake studioStudio,1BA$699
Vivo Living JacksonvilleStudioStudio,1BA$749
StardustE1Studio,1BA$750
French Courtyard1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jacksonville, FL

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jacksonville area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3X2 Model at Broadview Terrace Condominiums in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,533. The second greatest value Jacksonville apartment is the MAS T3 Model at Mirage at Southpoint starting at $1,475 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Pottsburg Crossing 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.
Broadview Terrace Condominiums3X23BR,2BA$0.95
Mirage at SouthpointMAS T33BR,2BA$1.05
Jackson CommonsFlats2BR,2BA$0.70
Red Bay Apartment ComplexMaple (Fully Renovated)2BR,2BA$1.02
Timberwood Trace ApartmentsPalm3BR,2.5BA$0.98
Hampton Ridge ApartmentsTamarind I3BR,2BA$1.02
CatalinaB12BR,1BA$0.94
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Patriot Spring2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Eastside Garden3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$1.05

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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.

Jacksonville, FL
Population: 903,889

Ranked #12

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Jacksonville, FL

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 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 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 $750.

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 $2,104.

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 2,463 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 $494 which is $1,610 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jacksonville.

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A Local Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in the Jacksonville Area

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