Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Jacksonville Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $400 (189 Rentals)

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Central Jacksonville - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Jacksonville

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Central Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Jacksonville Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriot Spring on Market0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$516
Patriot Spring1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$614
Eastside Garden2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$681
Eastside Terrace3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$786
Paloma's ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$795
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Jacksonville, FL

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Jacksonville area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2779 Post St Model at 2779 Post St, Unit 2777 post st jacksonville in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Central Jacksonville apartment is the 2139 Spring Park Rd Model at 2139 Spring Park Rd, Unit #4 starting at $950 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Jacksonville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2779 Post St, Unit 2777 post st jacksonville2779 Post St2BR,1BA$1.00
2139 Spring Park Rd, Unit #42139 Spring Park Rd2BR,1BA$0.86
1753 Tyler street, Unit 1753 Tyler St1753 Tyler street2BR,1BA$1.07
4548 Notter Ave, Unit 45484548 Notter Ave2BR,1BA$1.02
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.93
Patriot Spring2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Eastside Terrace3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$1.05
Eastside Garden3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$1.05
610 W 18th St, Unit 3610 W 18th St2BR,1BA$1.06
1459 W 20th St, Unit 31459 W 20th St2BR,1BA$1.11

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #6

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Jacksonville, Florida. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Jacksonville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Jacksonville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Jacksonville is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Jacksonville?

The cheapest apartment in Central Jacksonville is Patriot Spring which is listed at $614, while the average apartment in Central Jacksonville costs $1,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 56 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Jacksonville?

Cheap apartments in Central Jacksonville have an average cost of $486 which is $1,313 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Jacksonville.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

Written by: Chuck Navarra

Hey there! I’m Chuck, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local Expert! I've joined Jaguars fans many times on Sundays to hear their rallying cry, "Duuuval!", but there's so much more to enjoy here in one of the nation's largest cities.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.