
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bowden Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $700 (36 Rentals)
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Bowden, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bowden?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bowden Studio Apartments | $1,142 | $765 | $1,594 |
Bowden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $800 | $3,518 |
Bowden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $900 | $3,286 |
Bowden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $1,061 | $3,619 |
Bowden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $1,748 | $2,690 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bowden Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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Cheapest Available Bowden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bowden area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Mount Carmel Gardens- A 62+ Community priced from $765. Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Bowden apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mount Carmel Gardens- A 62+ Community | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $765 |
Park Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 850 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Madison Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
Arbor Place Apartments | Oak Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
The Village at San Jose Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
Glenwood Apartments | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Heron Walk | The Mallard | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Prospect Heights Apartments | B1-Classic | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Kings Trail Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,011 |
Elevate Southside | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bowden, FL
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bowden area is the $1.34 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Jackson Palms in the in the Pottsburg Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,302. The second greatest value Bowden apartment is the 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at San Jose starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Lakewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bowden apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Jackson Palms | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
San Jose | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
Mirage at Southpoint | MAS B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Park Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 850 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Prospect Heights Apartments | B1-Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
University Square Apartments | 1 Bed - Fully Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Coventry Park Apartments | The Cloverleaf | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Kings Trail Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Glenwood Apartments | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Madison Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Getting Around the Bowden Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bowden Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bowden?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bowden is under $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bowden?
The cheapest apartment in Bowden is Mount Carmel Gardens- A 62+ Community which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Bowden costs $2,115.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bowden?
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 30 regular apartments in Bowden 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 Bowden?
Cheap apartments in Bowden have an average cost of $299 which is $1,816 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bowden.
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