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Unlocking Coastal Value: Why Renting in Jacksonville is the Best-Kept Secret for Affordable Living in the Sunshine State

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Cove at Peninsula
$931 - $1,569

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Cove at Peninsula

4207 Confederate Point RdJacksonville, FL 32210
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The Ansley
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$972 - $2,859

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11011 Harts RdJacksonville, FL 32218
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Bayside at Peninsula
$1,027 - $1,583

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Bayside at Peninsula

4375 Confederate Point RdJacksonville, FL 32210
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Looking for the Perfect Place? Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near major Employers in Jacksonville

Find your perfect rental in Jacksonville, FL! Insider guide to the best neighborhoods and apartments near major employers like Amazon, Mayo Clinic, and Baptist Health.

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Arelia James Island
$1,212 - $2,092

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Arelia James Island

5230 S Gate PkyJacksonville, FL 32256
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Jacksonville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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The Four
$1,260 - $2,125

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The Four

4870 E Deer Lake DrJacksonville, FL 32246
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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

From historic Riverside to coastal Jacksonville Beach, find your perfect student apartment. Local expert advice on UNF, JU, and FSCJ neighborhoods and rent costs.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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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 $1,536.

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 3,484 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 $427 which is $1,109 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jacksonville.

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