
Cheap Senior Apartments for Rent in Jacksonville, FL from $300 (17 Rentals)
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Bridgepoint

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The Towers of Jacksonville Affordable Senior

Houston Street Manor
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Madison Manor

Meetinghouse at Collins Cove Senior Apartment

Mary Eaves

Mandarin Lanai

Wyndham Lakes
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Jacksonville Townhouse
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jacksonville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Studio Apartments | $1,285 | $365 | $2,115 |
| Jacksonville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $500 | $3,929 |
| Jacksonville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $608 | $6,787 |
| Jacksonville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $647 | $10,000+ |
| Jacksonville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
| Jacksonville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,147 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
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Jacksonville Student Housing Guide: Where to Rent Near UNF, JU, FSCJ and EWU
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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 $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 $3,530.
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 4,901 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 $510 which is $3,020 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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