Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bowden Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $700 (47 Rentals)

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Kings Crossing Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Crossing Apartments

7241 S Old Kings RdJacksonville, FL 32217
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zLakewood Oaks
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

zLakewood Oaks

3534 Smithfield RdJacksonville, FL 32217
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Heather Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Ridge

6200 Barnes Rd SJacksonville, FL 32216
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Mirage at Southpoint
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mirage at Southpoint

3530-3541 Victoria Park RdJacksonville, FL 32216
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Landings at Parkview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Landings at Parkview

6226 Barnes Rd SJacksonville, FL 32216
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Lions Head Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Head Apartments

4950 Richard StJacksonville, FL 32207
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122 West
1 Bedroom Apartments

122 West

1665 Ryar RdJacksonville, FL 32216
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Oasis Club
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oasis Club

5800 University Blvd WJacksonville, FL 32216
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San Jose
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Jose

7008 Ponce De Leon AveJacksonville, FL 32217
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Magnolia Point
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Point

7507 Beach BlvdJacksonville, FL 32216
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Elevate Southside
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Elevate Southside

5649 Cagle RdJacksonville, FL 32216
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Eagle Rock II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Rock II

3760 University Blvd SJacksonville, FL 32216
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Alux on University
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alux on University

3830 University Blvd SJacksonville, FL 32216
property at 3604 Morton St

$1,225

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3604 Morton St

JacksonvilleFL32217

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Bowden, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bowden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bowden area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Prospect Heights priced from $724. Kings Trail Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $877. Here are the most affordable Bowden apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect HeightsE1PStudio,1BA$724
Kings Trail Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$877
Landings at ParkviewLAP B12BR,1BA$879
Mirage at SouthpointLAP B12BR,1BA$879
Summer Glen ~ Boutique Cottage Style Living Meets Hassle Free LeasingStudioStudio,1BA$890
San Jose Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Glenwood ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$940
Arbor Place ApartmentsOak Renovated1BR,1BA$949
Park Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 850 Sq. Ft.1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bowden, FL

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bowden area is the $1.33 price per square foot ORCHID Model at Bennett Creek in the in the Pottsburg Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,771. The second greatest value Bowden apartment is the MAS B3 Model at Mirage at Southpoint starting at $1,130 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Pottsburg Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bowden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bennett CreekORCHID3BR,2BA$1.33
Mirage at SouthpointMAS B32BR,2BA$1.13
Gavin Point2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.46
3696 Morton St, Unit 3696 Morton Street Apt 23696 Morton St2BR,1BA$1.35
Kings Trail Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Landings at ParkviewLAP B12BR,1BA$0.98
Three FountainsUpstairs 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.44
Park Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 850 Sq. Ft.1BR,1BA$1.12
San Jose Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Prospect HeightsE1PStudio ,1BA$1.49

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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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Jacksonville, Florida. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bowden?

The cheapest apartment in Bowden is Kings Trail Apartment Homes which is listed at $877, while the average apartment in Bowden costs $2,250.

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 27 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 $343 which is $1,907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bowden.

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